03/10/2026
MBI, Pittsfield Housing Authority & AccessPlus recently marked the completion of updated wiring at Columbia Arms in Pittsfield through the Residential Retrofit Program.
The Go Live event brought together city officials & community partners to recognize how modernized broadband infrastructure can better support residents of public & affordable housing. The project helps expand access to essential online services, including telehealth, remote work & education.
In attendance:
Office of the Governor Maura Healey Director of Broadband & Digital Equity Steve Baker; Pittsfield Housing Authority Executive Director Tina Danzy; Pittsfield Housing Authority Staff Property Manager Gwen Cariddi; AccessPlus Vice President of Sales Chaz Garrity; MBI Project Coordinator of Reporting & Operations Nidal Naji; MBI Director of Program Development Josh Eichen; MBI Program Executive Jody Jones; MBI Manager of Digital Equity Outreach & Engagement Cheryl Coss.
