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Residents report town Wi‑Fi hotspots down; select board to research grant options
Summary
Residents told the select board previously installed public Wi‑Fi hotspots are no longer accessible; board members and volunteers agreed to contact regional planning and explore grant funding to restore hotspots for safety and remote work needs.
Residents reported that the town’s public Wi‑Fi hotspots (installed during COVID) are no longer accessible and that equipment or funding may be the cause. One resident noted limited cellular service in the area and urged the town to pursue grant funding or support from the Northwest Regional Planning Commission to restore public hotspots for remote work and safety: “we don't even have cell service in the area.”
Select board members said they would follow up with regional partners and check billing records or grant options; one member suggested contacting the Northwest Regional Planning Commission to identify who administered the original hotspots and whether grant funding is available to re‑establish the service. The board agreed to investigate and report back.
