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Comcast pitches competition and fiber investment for parts of Sayreville, seeks right‑of‑way agreement
Summary
Comcast officials told the Sayreville council they would seek a municipal right‑of‑way agreement to enable a Board of Public Utilities franchise application to serve parts of town now held by a single provider; Comcast said the plan would pass 6,700 residential and 121 commercial locations.
Rob Clifton, manager of government affairs for Comcast Cable in central New Jersey, presented a company proposal to the Sayreville Mayor and Borough Council on July 20, 2026, seeking a municipal right‑of‑way (ROW) agreement that would enable Comcast to apply to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for a system‑wide franchise to serve parts of the borough.
Clifton said Comcast is offering residents an alternative for cable and internet service and described the company’s national programs including low‑cost Internet Essentials ($14.95/month) and investment in infrastructure and lift zones. He said Comcast’s preliminary mapping shows 6,700 residential passings and 121 commercial passings in the portion of Sayreville targeted for expansion; he told the council his team will provide a proprietary map to the borough administrator and attorney and that Comcast’s attorney will follow up to discuss ROW agreements used in other municipalities.
Council members asked about timing, underground wiring and a public presentation to describe costs and service tiers. The mayor recommended a public demonstration at the borough adult activity center; Clifton agreed to schedule a community presentation in August, and the company committed to deliver a map and street list to the borough administrator the next day. The council did not take formal action on a franchise or ROW at the meeting; Clifton said Comcast would coordinate next steps with the borough attorney and the administration.
Next steps: Comcast will provide the proprietary map and street list to the borough administrator and attorney and will schedule an on‑site public presentation in August to answer resident questions about pricing, service tiers and construction impacts.
