Mesh Boston Meeting Minutes - 2022/02/27

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Attending

  • Skyler
  • marina
  • JamesO
  • JacobS
  • Lucas

Action Item Status

  • Write script to update map/liveliness (Skyler)
  • Talk with friends about reaching out to Worcester Maker Space (Skyler)
  • Reach out to UMB CS department about the helping with the project (Lucas)
  • Get node running on a VM on a PC (Lucas)
  • Setup exit node (JamesO)
  • Get incorporation paperwork drafted (JamesO). Need:
  • Talk with volunteer who offered antennas (JamesO)
  • Get access to https://grafana.massmesh.net dashboard (JamesO)
  • Update http://meshboston.net/ with the updated info on us (JamesO)
  • Give Skyler admin access to MeshBoston.net page (JamesO)

BTW: List of Massachusetts Hacker Spaces

Discussion

We need to come up with a mission statement. Draft at https://etherpad.pp-international.net/p/MeshBostonMissionStatement

Summary

  • Skyler working on liveliness script. Will reach out to Worcester friends
  • Lucas having difficulty with node on VM, going to try on PC hardware. JamesO will make introduction to tech team.
  • JacobS working on condo complex on 50 Spring St. in Brookline. Will need help once approved.
  • JamesO working on exit node and Made progress on incorporation. Will meet with lawyer friend once we approve mission statement.

We adopted the following mission statement:

Mesh Boston is a grass-roots wireless alternative to internet service providers that protects your privacy and respects net-neutrality. Unlike private or municipal networks, ownership of our network is distributed and embedded in our communities. We provide open access to the Internet to all who need it.