Press Releases
From Mass.gov
GOVERNOR PATRICK APPOINTS JUDITH DUMONT AS DIRECTOR OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BROADBAND INSTITUTE
BOSTON – Thursday, December 17, 2009 – Governor Deval Patrick today announced the appointment of Judith A. Dumont as Director of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) – an agency working to bridge the digital divide and deliver affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service to every community in the Commonwealth by 2011. Read more>>
From Senator John Kerry's office:
KERRY, KIRK, MARKEY, CAPUANO, LYNCH, PATRICK, MENINO ANNOUNCE BOSTON TO RECEIVE $1.9 MILLION FOR PUBLIC COMPUTING CENTERS
December 17, 2009 - Senators John Kerry and Paul Kirk, and Congressmen Edward Markey, Michael Capuano and Stephen Lynch, together with Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino today announced that the City of Boston will receive $1,906,439 from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for its Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) initiative. Read more>>
Secretary Bialecki submits suggestions on improving/streamlining future rounds of federal broadband stimulus funding.
November 30, 2009 – Read more>>
Massachusetts wins $2 million in federal stimulus funding for broadband data development and mapping
BOSTON – Friday, November 6, 2009 – Governor Deval Patrick today announced that Massachusetts has won approximately $2 million in federal stimulus funding to aid in the development of affordable, reliable broadband Internet services for all communities in the Commonwealth. Read more>>
Governor Patrick Invests $4.3 Million in Western Massachusetts Broadband Expansion Project
Partnership between Massachusetts Broadband Institute and Executive Office of Transportation will create jobs, business expansion and educational opportunities
NORTHAMPTON – Tuesday, July 28, 2009 – As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today announced a new partnership between the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) and the Executive Office of Transportation (EOT) to bring broadband to unserved and underserved communities in Western Massachusetts. Joined by elected leaders and administration officials at the MassHighway District 2 office in Northampton, the Governor said $4.3 million in state bond funds will help build out broadband networks to enhance service for small businesses, schools and individuals and improve security and transportation operations in the area. Read the release>>
Governor Patrick Takes Steps to Secure Federal Recovery Funding for Broadband Expansion
Holds broadband development forum, unveils interactive mapping tool at New Salem town hall
NEW SALEM – Tuesday, May 26, 2009 – As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state's economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today held a broadband development forum in Western Massachusetts where he moved to secure federal recovery funding for broadband expansion in the Commonwealth and unveiled a new interactive mapping tool to help further the Patrick-Murray administration's efforts to bring high-speed Internet to communities across the state. Read the Release >>
Massachusetts to Identify High-Priority Broadband Investment Targets through Advanced Mapping Technologies
BOSTON, MA (May 6, 2009) — The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) today announced a partnership between the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) and EEA’s Office of Geographic and Environmental Information (MassGIS) to develop sophisticated mapping that will help the state determine the highest-priority areas for investments in broadband infrastructure and technology. The mapping project will initially focus on western Massachusetts, where problems with broadband coverage are most acute. It will also lay the foundation for comprehensive, statewide broadband mapping, as targeted for funding by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Read the Release >>
Governor Patrick Appoints Sharon Gillett as Director of Massachusetts Broadband Institute
BOSTON – Wednesday, April 29, 2009 – Governor Deval Patrick today announced the appointment of Sharon E. Gillett as Director of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute – an agency working to bridge the digital divide and deliver the benefits of high-speed Internet, or broadband, service to every community in the Commonwealth by 2011. The announcement was made through a press release from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. Read the Release >>
Governor Patrick Files Broadband Legislation to Prepare the Commonwealth for Access to Federal Stimulus Funds
Bill to Ensure Massachusetts Captures Funding Opportunities
BOSTON – Monday, April 27, 2009 – As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick has filed legislation to help leverage federal economic recovery funds to boost broadband services throughout Massachusetts. Read the Release >>
Governor Patrick Appoints Members to
Massachusetts Broadband Institute Board of Directors
Board has cross-section of expertise in telecommunications, broadband infrastructure, public-private partnership development and
information technology fields
BOSTON – Wednesday, January 14, 2009 – Governor Deval Patrick today appointed four members with a cross-section of expertise in advanced telecommunications and broadband technologies to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI). Read the Release >>
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