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Aug 21, 2026

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West Avenue Satellite Library Set to Open

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Library Holds Line on Budget Cuts

After the library budget was voted down, the director said he was avoiding additional cuts, and the library received additional funding from the state. The West Avenue location is progressing toward limited, volunteer-staffed hours, with efforts underway to recruit Spanish-speaking volunteers.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Library to lose three part-time workers

The reinstated budget cuts will eliminate three library part-time positions, with additional cuts possible if the budget referendum fails. The library also plans a volunteer-run West Avenue satellite service offering free books and future story hours.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Budget cuts reduce library hours and services

Budget cuts will eliminate three part-time library positions and return the library to a Friday closing time of 5 p.m. The cuts are also expected to reduce outreach, programs, technology help, and other services; a full-day weekly closure or further shortened hours remain possible if additional cuts are made.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Library Programs Face Budget Pressure

A town budget freeze is limiting the library to necessary purchases through the end of the fiscal year, putting pressure on programs and activities. The board urged members to contact the Town Council about maintaining library funding and discussed a proposed 20% state funding cut to BorrowIT CT.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

West Avenue Satellite Library Set to Open

The West Avenue satellite library is planned to open during the first week of February, operating a few hours each week. Tool Library cataloging is progressing, while the library’s 2026 budget remains under development and board members were encouraged to seek Town Council support for staffing and services.

1 min readMunicipal coverage