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Holstine explained that the any area of the county that is awarded by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to Frontier -which is a big chunk of the county- is ineligible for other government grants or for American Rescue Plan broadband funding, yet under the RDOF rules, Frontier is not required to provide fast broadband to its designated areas until at least 2027.

Board continues discussion on Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area resolution.

The meeting was a start to working through disagreement on the proposed EMS ordinance.

Earlier this week, I sat down with Samantha Plecker who works at the Bath Community Hospital and our local wellness center to talk about services and therapies that they offer. She is a licensed physical therapy assistant and rehab lead manager.

Beam said they are looking to fill about twelve to fifteen vacancies before schools start, and two of the hardest to fill are the AG-ED position and the principal position at Green Bank Elementary-Middle School.

Show starts at 5pm. Monterey Lions Club BBQ chicken will be also be available.

The Pocahontas County Commissioners voted to write a letter to Frontier asking them to also include residential listings in addition to business listings in their new telephone directories.

No increase in tax rates in Monterey’s FY 2022 budget.

Speakers at the meeting were opposed to the ordinance and called for discussion between the county and the volunteer rescue squad.

One open seat is a two year term. The other is a four year term.