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Shannon LaCasse

Request for Proposal: RFP NEK 2023-06

August 24, 2023

Fiber Distribution Construction

Please contact us at  . for bid sheets, maps, etc. Maps are available to those who have returned a signed confidentiality agreement.

RFP: Fiber Distribution Construction

Deadlines:

Questions Due: 8/28/23

Intent to Respond is REQUIRED and is due by 8/28/23

Proposal Submission Deadline: 8/30/23

Filed Under: News, RFPs, Uncategorized

Express Your Support

June 15, 2023

In the next week, the state operated Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) is seeking public input to guide how they will allocate 150-250 million dollars for fiber-optic fast internet development in Vermont. 

By next Tues, June 20, VCBB needs to hear your story of how you have coped with your internet situation and that you want fiber internet developed by non-profit Communications Union Districts (CUDs) like NEK Broadband, not corporations. That way, the infrastructure will be publicly owned (you have a “say” because our Board is made up of town Reps) and any “profits” will go to expanding the network and making it more affordable, not to shareholders. NEK Broadband is also the only entity committed to getting broadband access to every household in the NEK and Wolcott – not just to profitable customers.  

Can we count on you to express your support for NEK Broadband – your CUD – by communicating to the VCBB?  Please write a quick email (to ), make a quick call (802-622-4496) or attend an in-person or virtual listening session that VCBB is sponsoring before June 20th! Questions?  Email us at

Here are some talking points:

  • Express support for the communications union district, stakeholders – not shareholders.
  • Share your story of your experience with internet in the NEK
  • Give any ideas you have of how to make internet more accessible to everyone, especially those from disadvantaged groups (because of ability, language barriers, etc)

Here are the options to give input into the process:

  • write an email (send to ), 
  • Answer an extensive survey of questions from VCBB
  • call VCBB (800-622-4496) or  802 261 5756
  • Virtual meeting is Thursday 6/15 at 6:30pm.  
  • Attend an in-person session in Newport or Burke:
    • The Newport event is on Monday June 19th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Goodrich Memorial Library (202 Main St./US 5, Newport, VT) $20 gas card and food
    • The Burke event is Thursday June 22nd from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Burke Community Building (212 School Street, West Burke, VT) $20 gas card and food

Filed Under: News, Uncategorized

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NATIONAL LEADERS LEARN FROM VERMONT’S RURAL BROADBAND STRATEGIES 

May 20, 2025

For Immediate Release May 20, 2025 Contact:  Ellie de Villiers, Executive Director, Maple Broadband (802) … read more about NATIONAL LEADERS LEARN FROM VERMONT’S RURAL BROADBAND STRATEGIES 

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November 21, 2024

Funds Added as VCBB Completes Distribution of Nearly $245M from ARPA  Montpelier, Vermont – Vermont Community … read more about Additional $8 Million Available for Vermont’s Broadband Buildout

NEK Broadband Receives a USDA Community Connect Grant for Groton as it Launches its USDA ReConnect Grant across 25 towns

October 31, 2024

Island Pond, VT – NEK Community Broadband dba NEKCV, a communications union district in northeast and central Vermont … read more about NEK Broadband Receives a USDA Community Connect Grant for Groton as it Launches its USDA ReConnect Grant across 25 towns

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