Library Board approves revised Meeting Room Policy as work on Churchill Door repair continues
The Library Board of Trustees approved a revised Meeting Room Policy unanimously and tabled a revised Behavior Policy pending committee rework. Treasurer LeeAnn Manke reported total funds of $1,622,058.96 as of May 31; the Churchill Door restoration, originally budgeted at $38,300, will cost the
Library Board of Trustees · Meeting of June 8, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — The Library Board of Trustees approved a revised Meeting Room Policy unanimously and tabled a revised Behavior Policy pending committee rework. Treasurer LeeAnn Manke reported total funds of $1,622,058.96 as of May 31; the Churchill Door restoration, originally budgeted at $38,300, will cost the library $28,300 with a $10,000 town contribution. Library Director Lisa Masten announced that summer reading programs kick off June 25 for adults and June 26 for children under the theme "Plant a Seed," and Assistant Director Jennifer Hebert confirmed successful migration to the new Polaris library software with only minor outstanding issues.
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Source: the Library Board of Trustees meeting of June 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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