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Library Board of Trustees · August 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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The board will hear a presentation and discussion on the draft FY27–29 Library Strategic Plan by Paper Crane Associates and vote on the Building Closure and Program Cancellation Policy (formerly the Storm Policy). Members will also receive an update on the School Street construction project and on the MBLC Construction Grant timeline.

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Agenda

Minutes
1. Secretary’s Minutes
Approval of the secretary's minutes.
Communications
2a. Board member email accounts
Discussion regarding board member email accounts.
Reports
3. Friends of the Library Update
Update from the Friends of the Library.
Reports
4. Budget Report
Review of the library budget and fiscal status.
Facilities
5. Facilities Report
General facilities report.
Facilities
5a. School Street construction project update
Update on the School Street construction project.
Reports
6. Capital Report
Report on capital projects and needs.
Reports
7. Director’s Report
Report from the director on library operations and activities.
Reports
8. Sub-Committee Updates
Updates from sub-committees.
Old Business
9a. FY27–29 Library Strategic Plan presentation
Presentation and discussion of the draft FY27–29 Library Strategic Plan by consultant firm Paper Crane Associates (Sarah Glatt and Shelley Rogers).
Old Business
9b. Building Closure and Program Cancellation Policy (vote)
Vote on the Building Closure and Program Cancellation Policy (formerly named the Storm Policy).
New Business
10a. MBLC Construction Grant timeline update
Update on the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) Construction Grant timeline.

Motions & votes

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APPROVE
Adopt the Building Closure and Program Cancellation Policy (formerly named the Storm Policy), establishing procedures for closing the library and cancelling programs.