With larger providers having little economic incentive to upgrade internet infrastructure, some Western Massachusetts towns created their own municipal broadband networks, treating high speed internet as a public utility.
The proposal includes safety/ security upgrades, transforming learning spaces to make them more flexible, and creating additional space for child care services.
COLRAIN While he didn’t register to have his name on the ballot, lifelong resident Kevin Worden won the constable position in Tuesday’s election, garnering 116 votes in a write-in campaign. The 237 voters who cast their ballots made for an 18% voter.
COLRAIN While there are no candidates on the ballot to fill Mike Slowinski’s Selectboard seat, Emily Thurber has announced a write-in campaign to fill the position. The election is set for Tuesday, May 2. Polls will be open from noon to 7 p.m. at.