The Town of Amherst Signed a 15 year Agreement with Verizon.

Time Warner TV cable service, as early as this August, will have competition from Verizon Communication for cable TV service. Some people in Amherst will be able to buy this service as early as August.
The Village of Williamsville will be the only area which will not be wired to receive Verizon cable within 5 years. The rest of Amherst will be connect in two to five years.
The Town of Amherst will receive 5% of Verizon’s gross cable revenue. The 75 buildings owned by the town will get free cable. No nursing home or hospitals will receive any free benefits.
There will not be extra benefits for the aged. The service and price between the two companies will be compatable. Verizon will not tape the Town meetings for broadcast.

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