Selectboard approves purchase of solar repeater and handheld radios for town Mesh network

The Windham Selectboard approved using the remainder of the communications fund to expand the town’s Mesh network with one more solar repeater and several handheld radios.

"Michael requested the remainder of the communications fund to purchase one more solar repeater and several handheld units," the board recorded. George Dutton moved to authorize the purchase and the motion carried. Board members said the three previously purchased repeaters are functioning properly and that the new equipment will broaden local resiliency for communications.

The board said there will be no cost for residents who want to sign up to receive a handheld unit. Michael Pelton said he will set up an email account for the Mesh network at windham.mesh@townofwindham.org to support distribution and coordination of the devices.