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Local broadband provider proposes outsourcing Shelton IT and installing carrier poles; seeks finance committee review

Shelton Board of Aldermen · March 13, 2026
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Rifton Community Broadband (presenter Danica Collins) described local operations and proposed merging with Shelton IT to provide backup support, install street poles for carriers and create recurring revenue streams; Collins asked to bring full financials to the finance committee for review.

Danica Collins (speaker 5), director of business operations at Rifton Community Broadband, gave the board an update on the company's local rollout and presented a proposal to partner with the city for IT services and telecom infrastructure.

Collins said Rifton established a retail and server presence at 356 Howe Avenue and offers a wireless deployment that yields 1-gigabit upload and…

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