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Board hears $39,000 server quote and ongoing internet/hotspot problems
Summary
A board member reported a $39,000 quote for a new server and continuing hotspot/internet problems; members discussed cloud alternatives, soliciting vendor input from neighboring towns, and planned follow-up before procurement.
A Select Board member told the meeting the town received a quote of roughly $39,000 for a new server, including licensing costs, but said the quote looked like enterprise-level hardware beyond the town’s needs.
Members discussed contacting neighboring towns and vendors to learn whether they use on‑premises servers or cloud solutions. The board did not approve a purchase at the meeting; members agreed to gather alternative quotes, invite vendors to review the town’s needs, and reassess options before October when other supply work is expected to be in place. The member also reported that a hotspot is currently not working and that Comcast has been involved in troubleshooting.
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