Massachusetts’ East Longmeadow Votes to Fund $43.5 Million Network
Voters rejected a smaller proposal in neighboring Longmeadow in May.
Voters rejected a smaller proposal in neighboring Longmeadow in May.
August 12, 2026 – East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, is moving forward with a town-owned fiber network.
The town council voted Tuesday to appropriate more than $43.5 million to fund construction of the fiber buildout, setting in motion a project that has been years in the making.
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