Comcast expands coverage

SHARON — Comcast Cable will be expanding its services to 45 more homes here.

At a special meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, Dec. 15, First Selectman Bob Loucks read a letter from John Bairos, manager of government and community relations for Comcast, explaining the expansion project.

The company is installing 4.49 miles of coaxial and fiber cable along East Street, Surdan Mountain Road, Bowne Road, Vanishing Brook Road and Tichnor Road.

Once that work is done, residents on those streets will be able to get digital cable and high-speed Internet service.

Selectman John Mathews gave credit for the expansion to Sharon resident Thaddeus Gray and the Sharon Association.

“This is a project they started three years ago and [Gray] did a ton of work on this,� Mathews said. “He should be commended.�

Selectman Meg Szalewicz said she would consult with Gray and state Rep. Roberta Willis (D-64) to bring Comcast services to other “dark� areas in Sharon.

“There are other areas including Mole Hill, Dawn Hill, Herb Road and River Road,� Szalewicz said. “My vision is to have Internet access for all of these residents.�