Finance Committee votes to maintain opposition to fiber project
Finance Committee votes 4-2 to maintain opposition to $8.6 million fiber appropriation. Chair Erica Weida presented analysis showing total construction costs estimated between $25.7 million and $30 million, with proposed subscriber rates ranging from $83 to $149 monthly depending on take rates. The
Finance Committee · Meeting of May 5, 2026
LONGMEADOW — Finance Committee votes 4-2 to maintain opposition to $8.6 million fiber appropriation. Chair Erica Weida presented analysis showing total construction costs estimated between $25.7 million and $30 million, with proposed subscriber rates ranging from $83 to $149 monthly depending on take rates. The committee's non-recommendation of Article 7 cites seven concerns including rate-setting procedures, risk allocation, debt-service duration, and lack of clarity on taxpayer returns.
The $8.615 million appropriation would cost the average household $2,100 over 20 years.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of May 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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