Shutesbury Secures $56,000 Digital Equity Grant Amid Rising Service Tickets and Contract Talks

Overview: The Shutesbury Broadband Committee meeting centered on securing a Digital Equity Grant from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI), an increase in service tickets, and discussions about contract renewals with their broadband provider. These topics highlight the town’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital access and manage its broadband infrastructure effectively.

Shutesbury Broadband Committee Explores State Funding and Router Upgrades Amid Budget Challenges

Overview: The Shutesbury Broadband Committee convened to address key financial and operational issues, focusing on potential state funding, router service challenges, and the implications of ongoing budget constraints. The discussion was marked by concerns over unexpected expenses, strategies for maintaining service quality, and the exploration of future funding opportunities.

Shutesbury Broadband Committee Tackles Library Audit Bill Amid Budget Confusion

Overview: The Shutesbury Broadband Committee meeting covered financial challenges, focusing on an unexpected library audit bill and ongoing budgetary discrepancies. Members also discussed seasonal rates, subscriber numbers, and the Lifeline subsidy program.

Shutesbury Broadband Committee Faces Audit Cost Dispute Amid Rising Support Tickets

Overview: The Shutesbury Broadband Committee met on August 21st to address various operational and financial challenges, including a debate over audit expenses related to the library construction project and an increase in support tickets due to a recent service outage.

Shutesbury Broadband Committee Tackles Outages and Infrastructure Issues

Overview: The Shutesbury Broadband Committee met to address recent outages affecting internet and phone services, discuss infrastructure vulnerabilities, and review financial and operational adjustments. These topics underscored the ongoing challenges in maintaining and improving the region’s broadband reliability.