Broadband meeting summary
We’ve gotten a number of requests for a summary of a community broadband meeting with Mayor Sciarra on Wednesday. We were hoping the press would be there and report on …
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Broadband study released by city
From the mayor’s office today: NORTHAMPTON – Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra has released the Broadband Feasibility Study, prepared by Design Nine, Inc. A presentation and community discussion of the findings are scheduled …
Municipal Broadband Community Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 20
If you want to see municipal broadband in Northampton, make plans to attend this meeting with the Mayor Sciarra on 9/20 at 6:30 PM. You can attend in person or …
Easthampton to get fiber to the home starting in 2024
The City of Easthampton is partnering with GoNetspeed to bring fiber internet access to residences starting in 2024. As you may recall, Easthampton voted to allow its city council to …
The T-Mobile internet to the home alternative
We get regular queries on the status of a municipal network for the city. Unfortunately we have no news to report at present. We are eagerly awaiting the city to …
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 …
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 …
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 …