Vermont Sets Hearings for Consolidated/FairPoint
The Vermont Public Service Board scheduled three public hearings on FairPoint’s proposed sale to Consolidated Communications. The hearings are Wednesday in Montpelier, Feb. 21 in St. Johnsbury and March 2 in Bennington, the Vermont Department of Public Service said last…
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week in a news release. Commissioner June Tierney said it’s “a proceeding that will affect many Vermonters statewide.” The department “is committed to thoroughly reviewing the proposed merger to determine whether it is in the best interest of Vermonters,” said DPS Telecommunications and Connectivity Director Jim Porter. Consolidated asked for a quick Vermont review in a prehearing conference last month (see 1701190014). Comments at the FCC are due Monday.