Telecommunications Department
Mission:
- Assess the needs and interests of the residents and local businesses regarding access to telephone, mobile wireless, cable TV, and broadband internet.
- Serve as a liaison among town boards and other groups such as the planning board, select board, and emergency management.
- Organize with other regional government and related groups such as the Mass Broadband Institute, Western MA Connect, and broadband committees in neighboring towns.
- Provide the town with information and make proposals regarding telecommunications.
Contact: Telecommunication Committee, c/o Town Hall 412 Main St Ashfield MA 01330
Committee Members
Members are appointed by the select board annually.
| Name | Title | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| David Kulp | chair | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 413-628-1045 |
| Doug Cranson | ||
| David Newell | ||
| Andy Smith | ||
| Betty Stewart | ||
Meetings
Irregular
Related Links
WiredWest Communications is an organization representing almost 50 rural western Massachusetts towns, including Ashfield.
Its goal is to design, finance, build, and operate a municipally owned fiber optic network to provide high speed internet, digital television and telephone services to all residents, businesses, and institutions.
telecommunications minutes
Aug 17,2011 
Feb 4,2011