Mattapoisett has received $154,043 under a new Massachusetts Municipal Fiber Grant Program, which assists communities with improving broadband connectivity. The Town was one of 71 communities in the Commonwealth that received funding in this round of the grant program.
The funding will be used to create a fiber loop connecting vital Town buildings (Town Hall, Fire and Police, Harbormaster, Highway, COA, Water/Sewer Office and the Town Library.) The Town will build off this loop with the future goal of connecting all municipal facilities. This is an important first step that could not be achieved without the State’s fiber grant program. The loop will not only provide stable connectivity and redundancy, but it will also help to lower the Town’s future IT costs.
The Town would like to thank the various Town staff members that assisted with the grant application, including Kathy Costello, Katie Desrosiers and the Town Administrator. The Town would also like to thank Representative Straus for his assistance and continued support in helping the Town acquire essential grant awards.