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Town trustees vote to switch phone and internet service to CentroNet when available
Summary
Trustees agreed to switch municipal phone and internet service from AT&T to CentroNet once service becomes available, citing lower costs and faster speeds; board recorded verbal ayes after a motion to approve the change.
Trustees voted to move the town's phone and internet service to CentroNet when the provider is available in the area.
At the meeting, Speaker 6 outlined three CentroNet price/speed tiers and said the town could sign up as soon as contractors complete site work; Speaker 5 moved to switch services from AT&T to CentroNet when feasible, and Speaker 1 seconded. Trustees voiced 'Aye' on the motion and the presiding officer announced the board would proceed when CentroNet is ready.
Trustees discussed the likely monthly enterprise rate and that a basic internet-only tier would be less expensive than the town's current service; staff noted the phone line fee (about $35 per line) and that the town currently carries two lines. Board members also asked about personal or discounted residential rates for employees; staff said they would inquire with CentroNet.
The motion does not alter other accounts that are on separate provider arrangements, and staff said they will coordinate sign-up timing to avoid disruption to existing services. The board's action directs staff to execute the transition once CentroNet confirms availability and terms.
Next steps: staff will finalize service tiers, confirm enrollment timing with CentroNet and return to the board with any contract details or transition costs if required.
