Rutland trims Town Hall and library hours starting July 1
Rutland has cut Town Hall and library hours effective July 1, tightening access to public services heading into the holiday weekend. The Rutland Free Public Library, citing budget constraints, trimmed its schedule across all open days — Friday hours, for example, now end at 1 p.m. inste…
**Friday, July 3**, Town Hall and the Town Annex are operating under reduced hours beginning this week. Starting July 1, hours of operation have been cut back; residents should check the town website at townofrutland.org or call 508-886-4100 to confirm current schedules before making a trip.
**Friday, July 3**, The Rutland Free Public Library is also running on a new, trimmed schedule as of July 1, reflecting budget constraints. The library is now open Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., though the library remains closed Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Questions can be directed to Library Director Kerry Remington at 508-886-4108.
**Saturday, July 4**, Rutland kicks off Independence Day with a community pancake breakfast. The town is inviting residents to start the holiday morning with some pancakes; details on time and location are posted on the town's News & Announcements page at townofrutland.org.
**Monday, July 6**, The Select Board will hold its next regular meeting. An agenda has been posted to the town meeting calendar.
**Tuesday, July 7**, The Conservation Commission meets, with an agenda available on the town calendar.
**Thursday, July 9**, The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet, with an agenda posted to the town calendar.
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