City is modeling municipal network cost options
On Thursday, our coalition met virtually with Mayor Sciarra. The Mayor thanked our coalition for helping move a municipal network forward. She brought us up to date on where the …
City plans to use federal stimulus money to help construct a municipal network
During a virtual meeting on Zoom with Northampton Neighbors on Monday, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra answered some of our coalition’s questions regarding a municipal network. Watch the video below. It only …
How could a Northampton municipal network be managed?
In this post we look at various ways the city could manage a municipal network. There are a lot of choices, but one thing is clear: to do it, the …
Is Northampton up to creating a municipal network?
In this post, we look at the concern that there might not be sufficient expertise in city government to create and manage a municipal network, causing it to cost too …
What’s the latest on a municipal network?
It’s a question we keep getting asked: what’s the latest on a municipal network for Northampton? It’s a good question. We’re working to get the most up-to-date information, which we’ll …
The City as your ISP
Note: to clarify, if the City builds a municipal network, you will not be required to join it. If you are happy with Comcast or wireless ISPs locally, you can …
Could a major ISP be an ISP on our city’s community network?
Last November, 91.3% of Northampton voters gave the city permission to create a municipal light plant (MLP). An MLP is the entity that would establish and manage a municipal/community network …
Comcast is raising rates again … here’s how to save some money
It’s time for Comcast to improve its bottom line again: it’s raising rates. This is welcome news for Comcast shareholders, but likely not for you. For the Northampton area, you …
Question 1 approved by 91% of voters
In city elections held on Tuesday, Northampton voters overwhelmingly gave the city permission to create a municipal light plant (MLP). An MLP is a legal entity that can be used …
City’s municipal broadband page updated
Two new things to note on the city’s updated municipal broadband page: You can read the order that puts Question 1 on allowing the city to create a municipal light …