HALIFAX, Vt. (AP) - A new broadband group aimed at providing affordable and high-speed internet service to communities in Vermont has been officially formed.
The Deerfield Valley Communications Union District was assembled after seven towns voted to join, the Brattleboro Reformer reported Sunday.
The district came to be as a result of a new state law that allows for two or more municipalities to create districts for the delivery of communication services and the operation of a facility.
The mission of the district “is to provide affordable, reliable high-speed internet service which will support economic development and expand educational opportunities within the District.”
The district is comprised of the town of Halifax, Marlboro, Stratton, Whitingham, Wilmington, Readsboro and Wardsboro.
Joining a district allows the communities to apply for state grants that would help offset costs for internet companies to provide the services.
The board met April 9 to finalize the district and has been working with the Windham Regional Commission on preparing a letter to send to Internet vendors with data from the communities.
The board plans to have the letter reviewed by all its members.
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