Franklin County authorizes USDA ReConnect access and new National Grid pole agreement; one legislator objects
The Legislature authorized submission of an Authorized Representative Request for USDA ReConnect, approved a new agreement with National Grid for pole use to support USDA ReConnect and MIP III, and authorized a surety bond not to exceed $390; the National Grid agreement and bond passed 5–1 with Legislator Dumas voting nay.
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At its May 1, 2025 meeting the Franklin County Legislature authorized a set of broadband actions to support USDA ReConnect and MIP III projects, including designating officials to access USDA’s application system, approving an agreement with National Grid for pole usage, and authorizing purchase of a broadband surety bond.
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