The results of the preference ballots turned in at the 4/29 presentation are as follows:ġ7 votes for private partner network with Comcast
The second proposal would have Comcast build a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network paid for in large part by incentives provided to Comcast by the State. The first proposal is a Town owned fiber optic network that could be built by Westfield Gas & Electric (not yet decided) and operated by WiredWest. The Town of Goshen currently has two proposals it is seriously considering to bring broadband to our community. The Select Board will utilize a good portion any excess revenues returned to the town to pay down the debt resulting from the borrowing.The Select Board will pursue additional fees for use by the Town to cover what the Select Board deems as appropriate expenses.
We need to set up an appropriate structure for management of the Goshen MLP including an MLP board.The Select Board acknowledges that this borrowing will have a material and possibly substantial impact on the timing of Capital purchases and the availability of monies for capital purchases for the duration of the borrowing for this project.We pursue both a 15 year and a 20 year term and if 20 year is the preferred method of borrowing, this would be accomplished either via 20 1-year state house notes – OR – Massachusetts Qualified Bonds –OR- another 20 year method not yet known but that would need approval of the Select Board.
Motion to vote in favor of proceeding with a town owned network with consideration to the following conditions:
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