Library board votes new officers, honors donors and volunteers
Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees unanimously reelected Diane Stamm as President, with Kristopher Riley becoming Vice President, LeeAnn Manke continuing as Treasurer, and George Bernocco as Secretary. The board honored donors and volunteers including the Triumph Group Charitable
Library Board of Trustees · Meeting of September 14, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees unanimously reelected Diane Stamm as President, with Kristopher Riley becoming Vice President, LeeAnn Manke continuing as Treasurer, and George Bernocco as Secretary. The board honored donors and volunteers including the Triumph Group Charitable Foundation for two $4,000 STEM education grants that funded 13 programs serving 363 youth, Kingston Wealth Management for continued race sponsorship, and volunteer Jeanette DiNino. Staff members Bette Kapij and Dave Brown received recognition for 38 years and ongoing contributions respectively.
The board inducted Patricia Jean Foley, the Margaret E. Hooker Charitable Remainder Unitrust, and Donald and Violet Johnson into its Legacy Society, collectively representing bequests exceeding $200,000.
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Source: the Library Board of Trustees meeting of September 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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