News Flash

The City of Amesbury has received a cable license application from Breezeline (formerly known as Atlantic Broadband). Their proposal includes offering competitive services of symmetrical high-speed internet delivered via advanced "Fiber-to-the-Home" (FTTH) technology, telephony and video services to both the residents and businesses in the City of Amesbury.

Mayor Kassandra Gove, as Issuing Authority for a cable television license under M.G.L. c.166A, will be conducting a Public Hearing on Monday, June 27^th at 7pm in the Amesbury City Hall Auditorium, located at 62 Friend St. Members of the public are invited to attend to meet the Breezeline representatives, ask questions and discuss Amesbury’s cable-related needs.

About Breezeline
 Breezeline is the 8th largest Cable Operator in the United States with corporate offices in Quincy, MA. Breezeline is a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA). The company provides its residential and business customers with Internet, TV and Voice services in 12 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Cogeco Communications Inc. also operates in Québec and Ontario, Canada, under the Cogeco Connexion name. Cogeco Inc.’s subsidiary, Cogeco Media, owns and operates 23 radio stations serving audiences across the province of Québec, as well as a news agency.

Mayor Gove said, “Since I took office, I have made an effort to recruit competitive cable services into Amesbury. Our residents and businesses deserve the best services possible, and I am pleased to provide them with another option.”