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Minong clerk updates board on Starlink, Verizon and pending complaint to Brightspeed
Summary
Clerk/Treasurer Susan Conaway updated the board on town-hall internet and phone options, saying she is waiting to file a complaint with Brightspeed; a public commenter said 'Starlink lite' has no signup, installation or equipment fees. No formal action was taken.
Clerk/Treasurer Susan Conaway told the Minong Town Board on Jan. 12 that the town is exploring internet and phone options including Starlink and Verizon and that she is still waiting to file a complaint with Brightspeed regarding local service.
During public comment, resident Harlan Johnson stated, "There is a Starlink lite, there is no sign up or installation fees and no equipment fee," an assertion recorded in the minutes but not verified within the meeting record. The minutes do not record any formal board decision about switching providers or approving expenditures; the update was informational.
The clerk also noted she continues to receive tax payments and reminded board members of local meeting sign-ups; no timeline for the Brightspeed complaint or further broadband action is recorded in the minutes.
The discussion highlights ongoing local interest in improving internet access; the minutes capture resident claims about service options but do not document verification or subsequent staff assignments to pursue vendor changes.
