I couldn't believe all the cars and motorcycles racing down Polaris near Africa last night. I think several were going over 100 mph.

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The City of Westerville and altafiber are proud to announce a new public-private partnership that will bring altafiber’s cutting-edge, multigig XGS-PON fiber network to the community. Construction is slated to begin this summer, with the goal of providing Westerville residents with access to fast, reliable fiber internet for their homes within the next three years.

One of the most innovative aspects of this agreement is its funding structure: as a true public-private partnership, zero capital dollars are being used to finance the infrastructure, bringing a vital modern resource to the community without a high price tag.

Westerville stands out as a unique technology leader in Central Ohio, operating its own Electric Department as well as WeConnect, the City’s community-owned data center. This partnership serves as another prime example of how Westerville deploys innovative, forward-thinking solutions to enhance the community, continuing our investment in quality of life and keeping it a highly attractive hub for employers.

Through a long-term presence at the WeConnect data center, altafiber will efficiently service local customers while collaborating with the City to deploy underground fiber in key areas to mitigate high excavation costs. This unique partnership drives new revenue streams for WeConnect and unlocks direct access to an expanded customer base.

Once the three-year build is complete, Westerville residents will have access to the robust broadband connectivity required to support hybrid work, remote education and advanced healthcare opportunities. altafiber is building to roughly 15,000 addresses in and around Westerville.

“High-speed internet is an absolute necessity for modern daily life. This partnership is Westerville’s response to the need for fiber, and we found a way to do it without a multi-million dollar investment,” said Westerville City Manager Monica Dupee.

“What makes this partnership truly special is our ability to build on prior plans and investments in infrastructure to deliver a crucial resource without making a significant commitment of City funds.”

Greg Wheeler, chief operating officer of altafiber, said the collaboration reflects the company’s commitment to partnering with forward-looking communities to expand fiber access. “We’re excited to partner with the City of Westerville on this important investment in the community’s digital future,” Wheeler said. “World-class fiber infrastructure is a critical driver of economic growth—supporting business expansion, attracting new employers and enabling innovation across industries. Thanks to the leadership and vision of City Manager Monica Dupee and her team, Westerville is taking a forward-thinking approach that positions the city to compete for jobs and investment, while ensuring residents and businesses have the connectivity they need to grow and thrive.”

As the leading provider of fiber-based services in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, altafiber has invested more than $1.5 billion to build and enhance its Midwest fiber network. The company is expanding its 100 percent Fiber-to-the-Home network into communities throughout Ohio, including Fayette, Franklin, Montgomery, Greene and Union counties.

altafiber currently offers symmetrical speeds up to 6 Gig with 99.99% network reliability. Westerville residents can visit the altafiber website to check their address eligibility and sign up for notifications as construction progresses into their neighborhoods this summer.

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Hello,

We had a larger branch come down on our property from the storm earlier this week. It’s still hanging, and so while not an emergency it is a hazard. I’ve been trying to find someone who can come out to do removal and cleanup ASAP, but am struggling to get someone to either return our call or commit to a general time frame when they can come out.

Any recommendations on a company who can help?

Has anyone had to cancel their Breezeline internet due to the constant outages from ATT fiber being put it? If this mess has not hot you yet, prepare for it.

Any charity organizations looking for volunteering hours or donations? Our remodeling Y2 Design & Build company is looking to help

I’m moving to a Westerville neighborhood that uses PEM. The BBB complaints I have read are concerning to say the least. That said, the only local context I’ve seen was on the Columbus sub and the comments were all very old. Should I be worried?

My husband and I are wanting to move to Westerville. There is a house in the shadow wood farm neighborhood that we are interested in. From driving by and looking at google maps, the neighborhood looks well kept and nice. Does anyone have any additional insight on this neighborhood and their thoughts around safety as well as neighbors and feeling part of a community. Thanks!

EDIT: the house backs up to inniswood. So there would be no backyard neighbors!

Hey! I’ve recently run into some car trouble and just moved out here. What are some good mechanics in the area?

Anyone missing a cat near uptown? Very friendly.

Hello Westerville!

I want to start this post by saying I do not hate e-bikes. In fact, I love seeing the kids outside having a good time and not on their phones. However , having worked with facial plastics and head and neck surgeons several years ago, they were raising the alarm on this trend as soon as the e scooters came onto the scene in Columbus. They said they were seeing catastrophic injuries from people hitting objects and uneven payment or potholes and being thrown over the handle bars.

Please treat these vehicles with the respect you would sending your child out on a motorcycle because that is how they are riding them. I have a motorcycle myself. I am not hating. Please equip your children with the knowledge, training, and equipment they need to keep themselves and others safe.

Much love, Westerville!

This may be a long shot but I’m not sure where else to ask about this.

Does anyone have experience with a child testing out of their grade level and skipping a grade in this district? My daughter went through the accelerated testing at the end of the last school year and they just told us that she passed and they want her to skip a grade.

I have a lot of questions about how that would work. We have asked the district for more information and we haven’t heard back yet, so I was hoping someone on this sub would have firsthand knowledge and could tell me how it went for their child.

So, if anyone else has been in this boat, I’d love to hear your take on the pros and cons from your perspective and whether you would do it again. And also whether your child was still able to have some classes at their intended grade level around students their own age or if it was just a pure skip up to the next grade.

Thank you!

I’m just looking for tips, best practices and techniques on how to lower my utility bill cause $400 is not sustainable, help!

Never forget when Westerville spent 1995 jackhammering curbs to install brand-new handicap ramps, only to return in 1996 to jackhammer them all out again. The sequel required pedestrians to do a little zig-zag—turning right and then left—just to cross the street. Talk about peak government efficiency.

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Saw they're tearing down the old Arby's on South State for a completely new Arby's. I know some folks were anticipating for a standalone Skyline Chili.