Groundbreaking Ceremony for Dryden Fiber Expansion in the Town of Caroline
On behalf of the Dryden Fiber project and our expansion to the town of Caroline, we are excited to invite you to our groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 12:30pm at the Caroline Town Hall (2670 Slaterville Rd., Slaterville Springs, NY).
We cordially invite you to join us as we break ground on the next phase of community-owned broadband in our region. This historic event marks a milestone in bringing reliable, affordable, high-speed internet access to more of our neighbors.
Please join us for the event and if you have a shovel, please bring it with you as together, we break ground on this exciting project.
Event Details
Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Caroline Town Hall, 2670 Slaterville Rd, Slaterville Springs, NY 14881
Dress Code: Business casual / outdoor-appropriate attire (event will be held outdoors on a construction site; sturdy shoes recommended).
Format: Standing event with limited seating available for guests requiring accommodation.
Additional Notes
- Parking: On-site parking provided
- Accessibility: The event will be accessible; please contact us in advance with any specific needs. \
- Rain Plan: Ceremony will proceed rain or shine. Tents will be provided if needed.
Contact: David Makar, Dryden Fiber Executive Director, dave@drydenfiber.com, 607-844-7800
We look forward to celebrating this exciting step forward for community broadband with you.
About Dryden Fiber
Dryden Fiber is a Municipal Internet Service Provider operated by the Town of Dryden, New York. Dryden Fiber seeks to provide a low cost, state-of-the-art internet service for all residents and businesses within the town of Dryden and starting in 2026, in the town of Caroline. Launched in the spring of 2023, Dryden Fiber is now constructing the network across Dryden and Caroline and is adding new homes and business customers to the platform every day. Customers have no long-term contract and will find speeds to be 5x to 10x of other providers. For more information, visit www.drydenfiber.com.
This deployment of internet service is made possible by a grant from Empire State Development's ConnectALL Program with funding from the Capital Project Fund (CPF) under New York State’s award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The following information pertains to the federal award: Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN): CPFFN0191; Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): QU6JCVSYRNK5; Assistance Listing Number (formerly CFDA Number): 21.029.