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Preston said this is the fourth time in his tenure that someone has been called to fix Scola -- that the high school owns it. Preston said he's not "throwing away money when you give it to me" but Becker, continuing strong questioning, told him "I can't get a straight answer out of you." Preston cited a Scola subscription cost of $1,700 and there's a separate internet contract. Both pacts expire June 30 and Vail said Preston should report back to the CAC before June 30. Jim Baker gave his view of the consequences of LexMedia’s inability to cover high school events and the relationships between LexMedia and various individuals at Lexington High and CTN. The Committee discussed the history of this situation and the fact that CTN was presenting sports events over a commercial internet channel. After confusion over specifics on revenues and expenditures within the PEG account budget report, the subject turned to the Adtech proposal. Becker, noting Adtech keeps adding costs for the Selectmen's meeting room, said we should get another bid, adding "I don't think we should volunteer any money." He added, "I don't want to be a facilitator...Maybe we should say no more out of the PEG account without saying why." The last bid was $51,000 well above what Becker had anticipated. Ed Vail offered a wireless update on sites for cell antennae on town property. He said 178 Lowell St. needs neighbors' approval. There also was discussion about putting one near the Res site and there were later updates on bylaws and town sites re wireless RFPs. Linda Roemer wanted to talk about unbundling cable programming -- especially for retired people because of the expense involved. Vail wondered about a senior discount and Becker noted that Comcast offers a basic package for $15-20. Among new business, it was noted the RCN contract renewal won't happen until 2009. Dave Buczkowski said we're in the ascertainment period and he'll try to find a timeline. When underground wiring was brought up, he noted the CAC let RCN out of its contract and, with Verizon giving the town a third cable provider, that wiring is less of an issue now. -30-