Ripple Fiber Invests Over $140 Million to Expand Fiber Internet Access in Massachusetts

WEST BOYLSTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 25, 2025--

Ripple Fiber, a fiber optic internet provider based in the Southeast, announces its plans to enter Massachusetts, marking the company’s network expansion into the Northeast. With plans to start construction this spring beginning in Holden and West Boylston, the provider aims to begin launching service by mid-2025, while actively launching expansion markets throughout the state. The anticipated investment for the first phase of this project totals over $140 million.

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“Our entrance into Massachusetts represents a significant achievement in expanding our national footprint, with our upcoming build establishing our presence in the Northeast region,” said Greg Wilson, Founder and CEO of Ripple Fiber. “The collaborative partnerships we’ve built with each municipality, including West Boylston, are invaluable in shaping and delivering critical infrastructure projects of this scale.”

Construction in additional areas of Worcester, Norfolk and Bristol Counties will begin soon, with announcements to follow in the coming months. As this phase rolls out, Ripple Fiber will open two dedicated offices—one in Worcester County and one in Bristol County—to ensure an enhanced customer experience and demonstrate the provider’s commitment to establishing a strong local presence in every market.

“The West Boylston Municipal Plant looks forward to working with Ripple Fiber. Our customers will soon have high-speed internet service options at competitive rates,” said a representative with the West Boylston Municipal Light Plant.

“We have been very impressed with Ripple Fiber's professionalism and expertise. They've worked well with our town departments, bringing this plan to fruition in a very short time,” added Peter Lukes, Town Manager of Holden. “I know that Holden residents will be thrilled to finally have options when choosing internet providers.”

According to a recent report by Reviews.org, 55 percent of Massachusetts does not currently have access to fiber internet. This means a significant portion of the state is relying on alternative broadband options, highlighting the need for enhanced infrastructure. Providers like Ripple Fiber are working hard to bridge that gap, especially in states with even less availability. Expanding fiber coverage to provide improved internet speed, reliability and accessibility ensures more residents will benefit from high-speed, future-ready connectivity.

With its 10 gig-ready network, Ripple Fiber provides thousands of homes with lightning-fast connectivity that will power regions for decades to come. Whether customers are using their internet for remote work or video streaming, they can rely on this service for exceptional bandwidth and impressive upload and download speeds. Embracing optimism and recognizing the importance of digital access, Ripple Fiber strives to empower its customers by equipping them with the necessary tools to build a bright future.

Once build areas are finalized, the pre-order period will open for interested residents. As the project progresses, homeowners will receive direct updates about the construction process. Residents in the Central Massachusetts area who would like to learn more about Ripple Fiber’s offerings can visit ripplefiber.com and follow along on social media (@ripple.fiber) for updates.

ABOUT RIPPLE FIBER

Ripple Fiber provides thousands of homes with the brightest and fastest fiber internet solutions, powered by a 10 gig-ready, 100 percent fiber optic network. With its patented technology driving rapid expansion, Ripple Fiber is redefining connectivity for communities across North Carolina, South Carolina and Michigan. Committed to promoting digital empowerment, Ripple Fiber believes the biggest wave starts as a ripple. For more information, please visit ripplefiber.com.

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Richard “Dick” Codey, a former acting governor of New Jersey and the longest serving legislator in the state's history, died Sunday. He was 79.

Codey’s wife, Mary Jo Codey, confirmed her husband’s death to The Associated Press.

“Gov. Richard J. Codey passed away peacefully this morning at home, surrounded by family, after a brief illness,” Codey's family wrote in a Facebook post on Codey's official page.

"Our family has lost a beloved husband, father and grandfather -- and New Jersey lost a remarkable public servant who touched the lives of all who knew him," the family said.

Known for his feisty, regular-guy persona, Codey was a staunch advocate of mental health awareness and care issues. The Democrat also championed legislation to ban smoking from indoor areas and sought more money for stem cell research.

Codey, the son of a northern New Jersey funeral home owner, entered the state Assembly in 1974 and served there until he was elected to the state Senate in 1982. He served as Senate president from 2002 to 2010.

Codey first served as acting governor for a brief time in 2002, after Christine Todd Whitman’s resignation to join President George W. Bush’s administration. He held the post again for 14 months after Gov. Jim McGreevey resigned in 2004.

At that time, New Jersey law mandated that the Senate president assume the governor’s role if a vacancy occurred, and that person would serve until the next election.

Codey routinely drew strong praise from residents in polls, and he gave serious consideration to seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in 2005. But he ultimately chose not to run when party leaders opted to back wealthy Wall Street executive Jon Corzine, who went on to win the office.

Codey would again become acting governor after Corzine was incapacitated in April 2007 due to serious injuries he suffered in a car accident. He held the post for nearly a month before Corzine resumed his duties.

After leaving the governor’s office, Codey returned to the Senate and also published a memoir that detailed his decades of public service, along with stories about his personal and family life.

“He lived his life with humility, compassion and a deep sense of responsibility to others,” his family wrote. “He made friends as easily with Presidents as he did with strangers in all-night diners.”

Codey and his wife often spoke candidly about her past struggles with postpartum depression, and that led to controversy in early 2005, when a talk radio host jokingly criticized Mary Jo and her mental health on the air.

Codey, who was at the radio station for something else, confronted the host and said he told him that he wished he could “take him outside.” But the host claimed Codey actually threatened to “take him out,” which Codey denied.

His wife told The Associated Press that Codey was willing to support her speaking out about postpartum depression, even if it cost him elected office.

“He was a really, really good guy,” Mary Jo Codey said. “He said, ‘If you want to do it, I don’t care if I get elected again.’”

Jack Brook contributed reporting from New Orleans.

FILE - New Jersey State Sen. and former Democratic Gov. Richard Codey is seen before New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature at the statehouse, in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)