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Comcast presents draft franchise agreement for Berks County broadband project; township solicitor to review
Summary
A Comcast representative briefed the Longswamp board on a PA Broadband Development Authority‑funded project that will include parts of the township; the board asked the township solicitor to revise the franchise agreement to protect local interests and return with updates.
A Comcast representative described a PA Broadband Development Authority‑funded rural broadband project that will serve portions of Berks County including parts of Longswamp Township, and said a local franchise agreement is needed to regulate construction and services.
Eric Wilden, speaking for Comcast, outlined the funding award and said the draft franchise agreement would provide the framework for construction oversight and service obligations. Township Solicitor Beth Kohl and the board questioned service coverage and protections for the township. The board asked Kohl to review the draft agreement, make changes to protect township interests and report back at the next board meeting.
Ending: No vote was taken; the solicitor will return with recommended edits and the item will remain on a future agenda for action.
