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CCCUD Public Hearing to Receive Comment on Proposed FY24 Budget – 3:00pm, November 8, 2023
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A virtual hearing will take place on November 8, 2023 at 3:00pm to receive comments and to hear from all other interested persons regarding the CCCUD proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. Comments may be submitted in writing or emailed to Ann Janda, Clerk at ajanda@ccrpcvt.org. Deadline for submitting comments in writing is November 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM.

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Approximately 3% of house sites (E911 addresses) in the region do not have high-speed internet. 75% have cable internet, but would be better served by fiber internet. Fiber internet service is becoming increasingly necessary with multiple devices connected for online uses such as school, telework, telehealth, and more. Only 30% of commercial sites in the region have fiber high speed internet. A Communications Union District (CUD) is a municipal organization made of two or more towns for the purpose of building, or causing to be built, communication infrastructure together. CUDs may plan, contract, build, and manage the infrastructure that will provide high speed internet.

The CCCUD Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 3pm. For agendas, minutes, and more information, see below.

SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON:

WHAT IS A COMMUNICATIONS UNION DISTRICT (CUD)? »
CHITTENDEN COUNTY CUD OVERVIEW »
MAP OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY CUD »
CUD AGENDAS & MINUTES »
CUD BOARD MEMBERS »
BACKGROUND INFORMATION »
CONTACT »


WHAT IS A COMMUNICATIONS UNION DISTRICT (CUD)?

A Communications Union District (CUD) is a municipal organization made of two or more towns for the purpose of building, or causing to be built, communication infrastructure together. CUDs may plan, contract, build, and manage the infrastructure that will provide high speed internet. The main function of the CUD would be to deliver public funds to the providers to build the network and to provide public oversight to ensure broadband service is provided to underserved locations at speeds of at least 100/100 Mbps in accordance with Act 71. By working together, municipalities are more likely to attract a provider and leverage financial resources. After the formation of the CUD, other municipalities can join with a vote of the Selectboard.

For more information about CUDs, visit the Vermont Communications Union Districts webpage.

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Chittenden county CUD Overview

The Chittenden County CUD is currently made up of eight municipalities: Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, Shelburne, South Burlington, Underhill, Westford and Williston.


CUD AGENDAS & MINUTES

The CCCUD Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 3:00pm.

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CUD BOARD MEMBERS

  • Essex Junction | Representative: Regina Mahony (Chair) | Alternate: TBD
  • Essex | Representative: Hubert Norton | Alternate: Andy Watts
  • Jericho | Representative: John Abbott (Vice Chair) | Alternate: Angelike Contis
  • Shelburne | Representative: David Solomon | Alternate: TBD
  • South Burlington | Representative: Jessie Baker | Alternate: Colin McNeil
  • Underhill | Representative: Brad Holden | Alternate: TBD
  • Westford | Representative: Julia Andrews | Alternate: TBD
  • Williston | Representative: Michael Vance | Alternates: Erin Dickinson, Erik Wells

Non-Board Members

  • Charlie Baker (Treasurer)
  • Ann Janda (Clerk)

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background information

RESOURCES

november 2022 vote

On November 8th, 2022, five Chittenden County municipalities (Essex, Essex Junction, Shelburne, South Burlington, and Williston) voted yes to enter into a Chittenden County Communications Union District (CUD).

View a 2-page infographic about the vote and its implications »


Contact

For more information, please contact Charlie Baker, CCRPC Executive Director.

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