Town approves agreement with MetroCast

by Madison White Franks

KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council met briefly Monday, January 23, to consider an ordinance for a nonexclusive franchise agreement with MetroCast Communications.

The ordinance allows MetroCast to assign, operate and maintain a community television system.

Council member Rebecca Nunn moved to approve the ordinance with MetroCast and Emerson Gravatt seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous 6-0 vote.

Council also discussed a special meeting called on January 10 regarding a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the town and Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital.

The MOU was required in order for the hospital to participate in a federal program under the Public Health Services Act…


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