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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Apr 1, 2013

Princeton, Massachusetts, Considering Building Own Fiber Network

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/princeton-massachusetts-considering-building-own-fiber-network

We recently reached out to Princeton, Massachusetts, after reading several local news articles about the city’s ambition to improve broadband in the community. Phyllis Booth of the Landmark has been covering the story. Community leaders recently mailed survey cards to every residence in town and put the survey online to provide ample opportunity for feedback…. Continue reading

cedar-falls-utility-gets-high-bond-rating-from-moodys
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Mar 19, 2013

Cedar Falls Utility Gets High Bond Rating from Moody’s

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/cedar-falls-utility-gets-high-bond-rating-moodys

We have long been impressed with Cedar Falls Utilities (CFU) in Iowa. They built an incredibly successful municipal cable network that has now been upgraded to a FTTH network. CFU transfers $1.6 million into the town’s general fund every year, reminding us that community owned networks often pay far more in taxes than the national… Continue reading

carl-junction-missouri-plans-community-owned-fiber-network
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Mar 7, 2013

Carl Junction, Missouri, Plans Community Owned Fiber Network

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/carl-junction-missouri-plans-community-owned-fiber-network

Carl Junction, Missouri, is moving ahead with plans to build a fiber network. Steve Lawver, City Administrator, tells us that funding for the $5.2 – $5.6 million project will most likely come through a lease program from the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA). Lawver tells us that funding will involve private placement non-taxable bonds, available… Continue reading

new-hampshire-legislation-would-spur-internet-network-investment
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Mar 6, 2013

New Hampshire Legislation Would Spur Internet Network Investment

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/new-hampshire-legislation-would-spur-internet-network-investment

New Hamsphire FastRoads is making significant strides in connecting residents, businesses, and community anchor institutions in the southwestern section of the state. FastRoads is funded by a combination of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants, private donations, and funds from local communities. While the network is certainly making progress and scheduled for completion this… Continue reading

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Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Feb 4, 2013

Franklin Municipal FiberNET Spurs Economic Development, Serves Government, in Kentucky

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/franklin-municipal-fibernet-spurs-economic-development-serves-government-kentucky

Franklin, Kentucky expects to see more positive economic growth when it launches its new fiber optic network. According to an article in the Bowling Green Daily News, the south central community is ready for the upgrade: “We are super excited about it,” said James McCaslin, associate vice president of academic affairs and director of Franklin-Simpson… Continue reading

bonners-ferry-idaho-considers-publicly-owned-fiber
Article filed under Broadband | Written by Lisa Gonzalez | No Comments | Updated on Jul 23, 2012

Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Considers Publicly Owned Fiber

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.muninetworks.org/content/bonners-ferry-idaho-considers-publicly-owned-fiber

Bonners Ferry, with around 2,500 residents in Northern Idaho, realized three years ago that fiber would only find their community if they installed it themselves. “We are a little isolated up here…We don’t have the density that would attract this kind of thing.” Mike Sloan, Bonners Ferry Economic Development Council Director, went on to describe the… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 26, 2000

Use Construction Bonds to Fight Global Warming

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/16886/

Use Construction Bonds to Fight Global Warming By David Morris March 26, 2000 What can Minnesotans do to curtail global warming? The problem seems immense, but the solution is straightforward: Use energy more efficiently and shift to renewable fuels. An effective and easy first step toward redressing our share of global pollution would be to… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Dec 16, 1997

The Bonding Bill Should Reflect Our Environmental Commitments

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/the-bonding-bill-should-reflect-our-environmental-commitments/

The Bonding Bill Should Reflect Our Environmental Commitments by David Morris December 16, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press Kyoto is behind us. Now comes the hard part, making the climate change agreement work. We can wait on Washington and watch what promises to be a truly appalling debate unfold in the U.S…. Continue reading