Southport broadband debate continues

Boothbay Registar
Celeste Brown
Southport

Dear Editor:

As most of your readers know, the Island of Southport is in heavy debate regarding the spending of $2.1 million on an unneeded municipal fiber optic utility. Yes, it’s true that we have approx 20 families not currently being served by internet providers, but, is it worth committing the town to $2.1 million when there seem to be more feasible ways to correct this problem at a fraction of the cost?

Having served on our town’s Budget Committee for 24 years, it is clear to me that questions need to be asked regarding the financial feasibility and transparency of Southport’s municipally-owned fiber optic utility. In preparation for the last informational meeting scheduled on 6/22, the residents deserve answers from the select board to key questions surrounding the project.