Selectboard approves funds for additional mesh-network repeater and handheld units

Sep 7, 2026

Windham's Selectboard approved using remaining communications funds to buy a solar repeater and handheld radios for the town mesh network; existing repeaters are functioning and handheld units will be available at no cost to sign-ups.

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The Selectboard approved allocating the remainder of the communications fund to expand the town's mesh network with one more solar repeater and multiple handheld radios. Michael Pelton reported that the three previously purchased repeaters operate properly and asked the board to authorize additional purchases to improve coverage and public-safety communications.

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