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Council opens public hearing on nonexclusive telecom franchise; no action taken
Summary
Council heard a presentation on a draft nonexclusive franchise with Segra (Lumos) to place fiber in town rights-of-way; the draft would remove a conduit fee in exchange for dedicated fiber service to town facilities and potential wholesale access for ISPs. No decision was made.
Middleburg — The council opened a public hearing on a proposed, nonexclusive franchise to allow a telecom provider to place fiber in town rights-of-way. The discussion focused on whether the franchise would expand residential internet options and what the town would receive in exchange.
Town Manager Danny Davis said the current franchise with Segra (Lumos Networks) recently expired but continues in operation until…
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