Public Meeting on Brookline WiFi Initiative on December 1st

The Town of Brookline has been developing a plan for a municipal wireless network that could serve the public with community hotspots, provide services for municipal and public safety departments, and add a new competitive broadband provider to the mix for residents and businesses.

There will be a public hearing on December 1st (details below) to discuss the project. It will be open to the public but it is most important that individuals who live or work in Brookline attend. If you have friends or family in Brookline, please spread the word. This info can be linked to at www.universalhub.com/brooklinewifi

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The Selectmen’s Committee on Wireless Broadband will conduct a public hearing on December 1st, 2005 at 7:00pm in the Municipal Service Center, 870 Hammond Street.

The Committee seeks feedback and opinions from the public on the recommendation to seek proposals from interested vendors who desire to partner with the Town for the purpose of offering the residents, business community and the municipal government, a third choice for Broadband Internet access, and the first wireless option.

Copies of past documents relating to the Committee’s activities are available online via the Town Website and can be accessed at:

http://www.townofbrooklinemass.com/boards/wireless...

An agenda for the hearing will be posted on the Committee’s website when available. Interested citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing and express their views.