By Bob Katzen

The Healey Administration announced $10.1 million in grants to Massachusetts cities and towns to help them build or complete municipal fiber networks, enabling modern, efficient technology infrastructure and stronger cybersecurity capabilities.

“Investments in municipal fiber networks improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of local governments,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz. “These fiscal year 2026 grants will help Massachusetts communities close critical infrastructure gaps, gain economies of scale and upgrade to more modern and resilient technology.”

“Municipally owned fiber networks are critical to help cities and towns modernize operations, strengthen cybersecurity and deliver more reliable public services,” said Technology Services and Security Secretary Jason Snyder. “Through the Municipal Fiber Grant Program, we are helping cities and towns close critical connectivity gaps, improve the resiliency of local government technology systems and build scalable networks that will support municipal operations for years to come.”