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Old 01-02-2009, 12:00 AM   #28
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Originally Posted by Waterbaby View Post
I'd go see my local selectmen, for starters.............. to the best of my recollection, having worked for my town in the past, the selectmen have to every so often sign a contract with the companies who provide cable, etc. to the townspeople and I believe that includes rate increases. My bill from Comcast even states to go see the Board of Selectmen members for questions as they are the "overseers" of the contract with the town. I may be totally off-base with this advice, but it's at least worth a phone call to express your displeasure!
You are correct. The franchise agreements are renewed usually every 5 or 10 years (IIRC), and part of that describes rates and pricing.
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