DVFiber

CUD picks a partner

By Mike Eldred
DEERFIELD VALLEY- Areas of the valley that have been without internet for decades may soon have access to high-speed fiber-optic service, thanks to an agreement approved by the Deerfield Valley Communications District board at a special meeting on Thursday, July 1.
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Officials say federal funds will accelerate CUD broadband buildout

MONTPELIER - On June 2, H.360, “An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment,” was delivered to Gov. Phil Scott for his signature. The bill, which the governor is expected to sign, will designate $150 million in federal funds next year for building out broadband infrastructure....

The Wilmington Selectboard met by Zoom Tuesday

Downtown parking lot to be site of EV chargers

WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Selectboard discussed plans for downtown improvements, recycling, and appointed several people to town boards at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday.
The Dixon park and ride lot adjacent to Buzzy Town Park was selected as one of 11 locations throughout...

Broadband group preps budgets, seeks funding

By Lauren Harkawik
DEERFIELD VALLEY - The governing board for DVFiber, the communications union district, held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21. At the meeting, the board welcomed a new town, Weston, into the CUD’s fold. The board also discussed its upcoming annual report,...

Broadband business plan shows phased rollout

WINDHAM COUNTY - On Wednesday, October 7, Windham Regional Commission held a virtual presentation about the business plan it created through a Broadband Innovation Grant. The study, which happened in two phases over several months, was geared at understanding the feasibility of a countywide...

Communication district will use grant to study poles, rebrands itself

DEERFIELD VALLEY - At its meeting on Wednesday, September 16, the governing board of the Deerfield Valley Communications Union District said the district will use most of a $100,000 grant to conduct a pole study in the district’s towns that are most in need of connectivity. In addition, vice...