Commissioners Expand Broadband Services

Washington County Commissioners continued their efforts to expand broadband access to unserved and underserved areas of the county. On Thursday they approved a more than $8 million project that will bring broadband services to Hanover Township and Burgettstown. The county is partnering with Comcast Cable Communications, LLC to bring 116 miles of fiber to 680 residential and commercial targets. Washington County will be using $3.186 million in American Rescue Plan funds for its share of the project. Comcast will cover the remaining $5 million of the project. Commissioners also approved a grant application to partner with the Appalachian Regional Commission for $2.5 million to address broadband in East Finley Township.