Select Board approves interim representation as CUD affiliate option explored
Feb 24, 2026
The board agreed to accept interim representation on the Communications Union District and asked Chris Robbins to identify a neighboring‑town representative while affiliate status for DV Fiber is pursued; members cited concerns about last‑mile broadband coverage.
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Chris Robbins briefed the Select Board on Feb. 23 about an alternative short of full membership in the regional Communications Union District (CUD): a non‑voting affiliate status that would give Jamaica access to reports and committee participation but not voting rights. "The affiliate would do everything that a member would except vote," Robbins said, adding that affiliates can designate attendees for meetings and receive the same documents.
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