Nhec members: We need your vote one more time!

Sue Doe-Nym · 09-23-2020, 07:21 PM

We received a call from NHEC a short while ago, allowing a connection to an open board meeting to discuss broadband. Sad to say, after a few minutes, we were cut off, and the person who answered our call didn’t seem to know anything about the meeting or how to reconnect us. Very disappointing as we wanted to listen in on their plans. After this, we question whether they are up to handling broadband.

Lakegeezer · 09-25-2020, 03:18 PM

This message comes from Rick Hiland, the co-chair of the Carroll County Broadband Committee. Thanks to Sue-Doe-Nym for pointing out the opportunity for the committee to take a stand.

Carroll County Broadband Committee encourages all members of the New Hampshire Electric Co-Op to vote in support of the proposed amendment to the Co-op’s bylaws to provide the flexibility needed to quickly and efficiently take advantage of opportunities to ensure all members have access to affordable, reliable, high speed internet. The Committee continues to supports all efforts to bring high speed internet access to all residents and businesses in Carroll County and rural New Hampshire.

Here is the NHEC info page regarding the bylaw change and how to VOTE “Yes”:
https://www.nhec.com/broadband/

longislander · 09-25-2020, 03:57 PM

Of course, Rick Hilland would support any help to get broadband into Albany. Just as much as Sandwich is supporting.

https://www.conwaydailysun.com/news/...1ca1fcffd.html

https://www.tamworthnh.org/sites/g/f...08-26-2019.pdf

The Carroll County Broadband Committee doesn't appear to be too active.
https://www.carrollcountynh.net/cc-broadband

Some gains by state statutes to allow towns to facilitate working together for bonds etc. for broadband.

Outdoorsman · 09-26-2020, 02:42 PM

My voting ballot came in the mail this week.

I guess my issue is this...

Amend Article XII, to remove, "on a nonprofit basis" concerning organizations to which NHEC may become a member or hold an ownership interest; (end line)

As a "member", I pay $29.32 per month to belong to the COOP. I then pay high premiums for the electricity that they provide.

They are now asking "members" to foot the bill so that they can create a FOR PROFIT segment to the company (read: provide internet service to outlaying areas of NH)?

I do get the OP's plight here and I want to cry every time someone uses this as a reason for grabbing money. "There are Billions in Federal funding", but guess what.... that means I am paying for it X2!

I am a NO!

09-23-2020, 07:21 PM	#1
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 759 Thanked 796 Times in 419 Posts	Open meeting going on We received a call from NHEC a short while ago, allowing a connection to an open board meeting to discuss broadband. Sad to say, after a few minutes, we were cut off, and the person who answered our call didn’t seem to know anything about the meeting or how to reconnect us. Very disappointing as we wanted to listen in on their plans. After this, we question whether they are up to handling broadband.

09-25-2020, 03:18 PM	#2
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,692 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 356 Thanked 646 Times in 294 Posts	Carroll County Broadband Committee encourages a "YES" vote This message comes from Rick Hiland, the co-chair of the Carroll County Broadband Committee. Thanks to Sue-Doe-Nym for pointing out the opportunity for the committee to take a stand. Carroll County Broadband Committee encourages all members of the New Hampshire Electric Co-Op to vote in support of the proposed amendment to the Co-op’s bylaws to provide the flexibility needed to quickly and efficiently take advantage of opportunities to ensure all members have access to affordable, reliable, high speed internet. The Committee continues to supports all efforts to bring high speed internet access to all residents and businesses in Carroll County and rural New Hampshire. Here is the NHEC info page regarding the bylaw change and how to VOTE “Yes”: https://www.nhec.com/broadband/ __________________ -lg

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09-25-2020, 03:57 PM	#3
longislander Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 585 Thanks: 53 Thanked 107 Times in 82 Posts	Of course, Rick Hilland would support any help to get broadband into Albany. Just as much as Sandwich is supporting. https://www.conwaydailysun.com/news/...1ca1fcffd.html https://www.tamworthnh.org/sites/g/f...08-26-2019.pdf The Carroll County Broadband Committee doesn't appear to be too active. https://www.carrollcountynh.net/cc-broadband Some gains by state statutes to allow towns to facilitate working together for bonds etc. for broadband.

09-26-2020, 02:42 PM	#4
Outdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 848 Thanks: 116 Thanked 212 Times in 134 Posts	My voting ballot came in the mail this week. I guess my issue is this... Amend Article XII, to remove, "on a nonprofit basis"* concerning organizations to which NHEC may become a member or hold an ownership interest; (end line)* As a "member", I pay $29.32 per month to belong to the COOP. I then pay high premiums for the electricity that they provide. They are now asking "members" to foot the bill so that they can create a FOR PROFIT segment to the company (read: provide internet service to outlaying areas of NH)? I do get the OP's plight here and I want to cry every time someone uses this as a reason for grabbing money. "There are Billions in Federal funding", but guess what.... that means I am paying for it X2! I am a NO!

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