Broadband in Piscataquis County
Current Initiatives, Infrastructure Needs & Funding Opportunities

This call was held on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 3:00-4:30 pm

Download the call agenda HERE

3:00 pm           Welcome and Introductions

Andrew Butcher, ME Broadband Coalition

John Shea, PCEDC

 

3:05 pm           Current Broadband Initiatives Underway in Piscataquis County & Statewide

Andrew Butcher, ME Broadband Coalition

 

3:30 pm           Looking Forward: Next Steps for Piscataquis County

• PCEDC Broadband Inventory & Gap Analysis-
  • Brian Lippold, Casco Bay Associates

•  ARPA, Federal and State Infrastructure, and other Funding Sources-
  • Nick Battista, Island Institute

 

4:15 pm           Next Steps: Coordination & Engagement with Municipal Broadband Committees

• PCEDC as convener of County broadband groups
  • John Shea, PCEDC
• Piscataquis Community Broadband Forum
  • Andrew Butcher, ME Broadband Coalition

 

4:25 pm           Wrap-up

• Andrew Butcher, ME Broadband Coalition
•  John Shea, PCEDC

 

4:30 pm           Adjourn