Somerville may install free wireless in Davis

[ceo]

From the Somerville Journal:

[John] Connolly also wants wireless Internet service for all of Davis Square.
The Ward 6 alderman is asking City Information Technology Director James Halloran to see if wireless Internet service can be provided to all of Davis Square by installing "a few well-situated" antennae.
"Perhaps it's something we can achieve by this fall," Connolly said.
Coffee shops, including Starbucks and the Diesel Café, already offer wireless Internet service inside their businesses for a nominal charge.
Connolly said he'd like Halloran to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and the Davis Square Business Interest Group to see if the service could be extended to laptop computer users sitting in parks and benches in the square.
If the service works in Davis Square, Connolly said maybe it could be brought to other squares in the city, too.

Comments

i have no problem

[enlow.livejournal.com]

with people doing good things for political reasons, its the reality of the world. the important thing is to retain your perspective and realize them for what they are. It sounds like you have your own perspective and will not be swayed by this propsal. But its hardly dirty pool on connolly's part. Its actually pretty transparent campaign strategy and not underhanded.

Now, am I the only one who thinks its sort of against the point of going to a park to bring along the internet?

I thought parks were for enjoying nature.

am I nuts?

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Re: i have no problem

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

A lot of urban parks are pretty minimal on the nature, but are basically paved areas with benches. Hey, it's still a place to hang out outside.

I certainly don't need 'net at Trum Field. :)

Re: i have no problem

[yangelina.livejournal.com]

I visit parks for various reasons. If I had some work to do on a labtop and it's nice out, I'd probably go out to the park instead of sitting at home.
So, you're right, parks are for enjoying nature. It would be super awesome to be able to enjoy nature while I'm busting my butt working.
Having cake and eating all of it. :)