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Westborough Library Plans Four-Week Closure for Fall Move Into Renovated Building

WESTBOROUGH -- June 24, 2026, Westborough library trustees heard plans for a four-week full closure this fall ahead of the move back into the renovated permanent building, with no formal votes possible for lack of a quorum at the June 24 meeting. Library Director Kate and staff members Caitlin Staples

Shrewsbury Library Trustees Approve Unaccompanied Access for Fifth and Sixth Graders

SHREWSBURY -- June 23, 2026, Shrewsbury Library Trustees vote unanimously to let fifth and sixth graders visit unaccompanied on most weekdays and Saturdays. Teen Services Librarian Kaylee told the board that 248 teenagers came to the library on the last half day of school with no behavioral incidents and no patron

Mendon Library Trustees Restart Rectory Fundraising Push, Eye Naming Rights

Mendon Library Trustees moved to restart their rectory building subcommittee with an explicit fundraising charge at their June 17 meeting. Five trustees were present after Gay, Lee, and Sean sent regrets.

Mendon Library Trustees Debate Tea House Lease for Town-Owned Rectory Building

Mendon Library Trustees raised concerns over a fast-moving proposal to lease the town's rectory building to Serenity Tea House, a local business that recently lost its private lease.

Hubbardston Library Trustees Approve Policies, Authorize Up to $10,000 for ADA Grant

HUBBARDSTON -- June 4, 2026, Hubbardston Library Trustees approve updated policies and authorize $10,000 toward an ADA accessibility grant application. The board voted unanimously at its June 4 meeting to draw up to $10,000 from its donations account, to be reimbursed upon award, to fund a planning grant application