Library Board approves policy changes, prepares for spring 5K race
Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board reviewed revised policies and spring operations. The Board tabled minutes approval pending clarification and deferred voting on the Behavior Policy and Meeting Room Policy, both newly amended to prohibit alcoholic beverages, until June. Treasurer LeeAnn Manke
Library Board of Trustees · Meeting of May 11, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board reviewed revised policies and spring operations. The Board tabled minutes approval pending clarification and deferred voting on the Behavior Policy and Meeting Room Policy, both newly amended to prohibit alcoholic beverages, until June. Treasurer LeeAnn Manke reported combined restricted and unrestricted accessible funds totaled $1,585,938.81 as of April 30, with a first distribution from the Ann Marino Living Trust bequest anticipated within the month.
Library Director Lisa Masten announced the new Polaris computer system launches June 3 with downtime May 26 to June 2, and noted the parking lot project completed last week. The Friends book sale grossed $16,000 and netted $13,582. The Board's planned presentation on library expansion to Town Council was placed on hold due to current financial conditions.
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Source: the Library Board of Trustees meeting of May 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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