Select Board approves Charter upgrade for town internet at $11 monthly increase
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Summary
The Select Board voted to authorize the town administrator to sign an agreement with Charter Communications to upgrade municipal internet service; the board was told the increase is $11 per month for improved capacity across town buildings.
The Select Board voted March 17 to authorize the town administrator to enter an agreement with Charter Communications (Spectrum) to upgrade the town’s internet service. Town staff presented a single-line cost comparison and told the board the town could increase capacity “five times” for an additional $11 per month.
Nut graf: The board approved the low-cost upgrade to improve connectivity across town facilities; staff said the $11 monthly increase covers all buildings and will be implemented by the town administrator.
Town Administrator Nate summarized the recommendation: “Long story short, we can get five times our Internet for $11 a month additional… $11 a month total.” After a brief discussion the board moved and approved a motion authorizing Nate to sign the Charter agreement for the option presented.
The upgrade is an operational expense for improved bandwidth and was presented as straightforward by staff. The board did not attach conditions in the meeting; any future changes will come back as a contract action for the Select Board to review.