Simsbury Community Media appeals to commission for donations during public comment

During public comment, a representative (Unidentified Speaker 5) from Simsbury Community Media (SCM) appealed to the commission and community for financial support, saying SCM has been "the voice of our town" for more than 40 years and helps educate youth and preserve local history.

The speaker noted that a shift to internet‑only subscriptions has reduced revenue despite programming remaining freely available online, and asked residents to "join us in preserving Simsbury's voice" by donating via the SCM website or QR code referenced during the comment. The speaker thanked the community for support and said contributions help keep SCM's educational and live broadcast services available.

The public comment was presented during the commission's public-comment portion; no formal action or town funding request was made at the meeting.