Leach Library trustees approved a $1.66M fiscal 2028 budget and advanced staffing requests to the ballot. Chair Nancy Hendricks led the board in a 6-0 vote to increase the Maintenance and Repairs line to $35,000 and to advance warrant articles for a union contract, a full-time library technician,
Library Board of Trustees establishes director search committee with six applicants already received. The Board formed a search committee to fill the director vacancy, immediately convening two Board members, two library staff, and one Friends of the Library representative to review six
Leach Library building remains on schedule despite mold discovery; director search launches. The board voted unanimously to proceed with renovation after contractor ReArch removed mold from the janitorial closet and kitchen sinks following August 19 retesting. In a 4-1 vote with Trustee Moira Ryan
Leach Library trustees approve emergency repairs and pre-reopening services totaling roughly $7,393. Interim Library Director Donna Plante reported that mold retesting next week will determine the final reopening date, with roof testing and carpeting installation ongoing. The board unanimously
Leach Library Trustees unanimously approved the FY28 budget draft and forwarded two full-time staffing proposals to the Town Manager for prioritization. Chair Nancy Hendricks, Vice Chair Beth Marrocco, Secretary Erica Laue, and Trustee Maryam Mallick also approved the board's use of the town hiring
Leach Library Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Financial Committee advances budget and governance matters. Treasurer Azra Palo reported that the Citizens Bank checkbook, register, and voided checks remain missing, though money is accounted for; the committee plans direct contact with the prior treasurer
Library board approves $2,384.20 merit increase for longtime employee during nonpublic session. The Leach Library Board of Trustees voted 5-1 on July 9 to approve the lump sum increase for Colleen Madgziarz, recommended by Interim Director Donna Plante for 15 years of service and "Outstanding"
Leach Library Board of Trustees implements $51,000 budget cut for fiscal 2027, eliminating services including Hoopla, digital databases, and all-ages programming. Chair Nancy Hendricks' board voted 5 to 2 to accept the cuts proposed by Interim Library Director Donna Plante, with Trustees Moira Ryan
Leach Library Ad Hoc Financial Committee refines FY28 budget and explores staffing solutions. Treasurer Azra Palo and Secretary Erica Laue, with Interim Director Donna Plante, adjusted line items including a 6 percent correction to full-time salaries, a 5 percent boost to tuition reimbursement for
Leach Library trustees confront $51K budget cut and accounting gaps. The Financial Ad Hoc Committee, led by Treasurer Azra Palo, Acting Director Donna Plante, and Vice Chair Beth Marrocco, discussed the potential termination of HOOPLA services and a request for $10,000 from the Trustee account to