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Aug 15, 2026

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Library Trustees Meeting Summary

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Library Board Meeting Summary

The Board approved the director’s 2027 goals and reported that the library is expected to finish the fiscal year within budget. Sunday service staffing for October remains under review, with five openings and an estimated $15,000 cost if existing staff work overtime.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Library Trustees Review Director Goals

The Personnel Committee supported the library director’s draft FY 2027 goals, including developing an AI policy, reassessing e-resource use, adding study spaces, and planning for the next strategic plan. The director will present the goals to the full Board of Trustees on May 26.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Library Approves New Hours and Funding

Trustees unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2027 library calendar and authorized up to $10,000 in state aid to cover year-end operating expenses. The proposed schedule includes Sunday hours from October 4, 2026, through May 23, 2027, depending on sponsorships.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Library Director Evaluation Reviewed

The Personnel Subcommittee shared the Trustees’ annual evaluation of Library Director Priya Rathnam, highlighting her leadership, communication, professionalism, fiscal responsibility, and work expanding library programs. A summary will be presented to the full Board on April 28.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Library Trustees Review Services and Safety

Trustees unanimously approved a $1,500 request for prizes for the upcoming Summer Reading programs. They also reviewed plans to address ongoing HVAC problems and discussed, but did not change, supervision requirements for children in grades 5 and 6.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Library trustees approve staffing and policy changes

Trustees unanimously approved updates to the collection policy, Library of Things waiver, and bylaws, while reviewing a proposed Adult Services Manager position funded through a phased shift from State Aid to Town support. The position would be funded 75% by State Aid and 25% by the Town in FY27, with Town funding increasing to 100% by FY30. January activity included 20,072 visitors, 104 programs attended by 1,586 people, and 40,109 materials loaned.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Library Trustees Meeting Summary

The library hosted 112 programs for adults, teens, and children in December, drawing 2,348 attendees. Trustees also unanimously approved up to $1,000 from State Aid to recycle outdated technology.

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