The VCBB was established by Act 71 (2021)—An act relating to accelerated community broadband deployment—to coordinate, facilitate, support, and accelerate the development and implementation of universal community broadband solutions.
The board will develop policies and programs to accelerate community efforts that advance the State’s goal of achieving universal access to reliable, high-quality, affordable, fixed broadband achieving speeds of at least 100 Mbps symmetrical.
Board Members
Patty Richards, Chair - Patty.Richards@partner.vermont.gov
Holly Groschner - Holly.Groschner@partner.vermont.gov
Dan Nelson - Dan.Nelson@partner.vermont.gov
Brian Otley - Brian.Otley@partner.vermont.gov
Laura Sibilia - Laura.Sibilia@partner.vermont.gov
Staff
Christine Hallquist, Executive Director - christine.hallquist@vermont.gov - 802-636-7853
Robert Fish, Rural Broadband Technical Assistance Specialist - robert.fish@vermont.gov - 802-522-2617 *Acting Public Records Custodian - Submit a Request
Agendas and Minutes
- August 6, 2021 - Agenda - Materials - Minutes (Approved) - Meeting Recording
- August 10, 2021 - Agenda - Materials - DRAFT For Discussion Only Preconstruction RFP - Meet Minutes (Approved) Meeting Recording
- August 26, 20201 - Agenda - Materials - Materials: Draft for Discussion Only Preconstruction RFP - Presentation - Minutes (Draft) - Meeting Recording
- September 2, 2021 - Agenda - Materials - Meeting Minutes 9 2 21 (DRAFT) - Meeting Minutes 9 2 21 (Approved) - Recording
- September 9, 2021 - Agenda - Materials - Meetings Minutes 9/9/21 (DRAFT) - Recording
- September 16, 2021 - Agenda - Materials - Recording
- September 28, 2021 - Agenda - Recording - Draft Minutes
- October 4, 2021 - Agenda - Materials - Recording Part 1 - Recording Part 2 - Draft Minutes
- October 18, 2021 - Agenda - Materials - Draft Minutes - Recording Part 1 - Recording Part 2
- November 1, 2021 - Note 12:30 Start - Agenda - Materials - Draft Minutes - Recording Part 1 - Recording Part 2
- November 15, 2021 - Agenda - Materials
- November 22, 2021 - Agenda
- November 29, 2021
Announcements
- Governor Scott Announces $9.9 million in grants to Accelerate Broadband Buildout in Four Vermont Communication Union Districts
- Preconstruction Grant Program Request for Proposals
- Design Listening Session - Recording