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Library Trustees Weigh Accessibility Upgrades, Eye Shift Back to Print Collections

DOUGLAS -- April 28, 2026, Douglas library trustees approved March minutes and debated a strategic shift toward print collections after a 10.82 percent total circulation drop in March. Library Director Justin presented a CW MARS comparison showing rural libraries down 6 to 12 percent system-wide and said Douglas'

Westborough Library Panel Defers $109,000 Security Camera Vote, Approves Lead Paint Work

WESTBOROUGH -- April 21, 2026, Westborough's Library Building Committee deferred a vote on a $109,000 security camera and card reader plan while unanimously approving two change orders and nearly $863,500 in monthly invoices at its April 21 remote meeting. The committee voted 12-0 to authorize up

Mendon library trustees recommend $29.55 rate for staffer

Mendon library trustees back a higher starting rate for their children's librarian ahead of union talks.

Hubbardston Library Trustees Fund Mold Remediation, Authorize Renovation Contractor Search

HUBBARDSTON -- April 2, 2026, Hubbardston Library Trustees approved mold remediation funding and authorized a contractor search for the library's lower-level renovation at their April 2 meeting. Chair Morgan Brinker presided over the 5-0 votes, which allocated the remaining $290.21 from the Clark trust fund, roughly

Westborough Library Trustees Approve Consultant, New Collection Policy Before Building Return

WESTBOROUGH -- March 25, 2026, Westborough Library trustees approved a governance consultant and a revised collection development policy at their March 25 meeting, voting 6-3 to authorize up to $12,000 from the library's ZIMCA trust fund for a premium consulting engagement with Maura Deedy. The premium package,