Government · Library Board of Trustees
Library Board Accepts $1.5 Million Bequest from Ann Marino
The Library Board of Trustees accepted a $1.47 million bequest from Ann Marino's estate and approved updated behavior policies.
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Government · Library Board of Trustees
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
Government · Library Board of Trustees
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
Government · Library Board of Trustees
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
Government · Library Board of Trustees
Library Board approves Shakesperience programming, scholarships for fall events
Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board unanimously approved Shakesperience programming for fall Hanel events, budgeting up to $1,000 for teen and elementary theater programs between September 22 and October 10. Treasurer LeeAnn Manke reported total accessible funds of $1,522,325.78 as of March 31, 2026,
Government · Library Board of Trustees
Library Board approves Iris Larsson for emeritus position after resignation
The Library Board of Trustees unanimously nominated long-time member Iris Larsson to an emeritus position, which carries no voting rights but permits previous board members to offer guidance and support. Library Director Lisa Masten reported hiring Joanna Cistulli as Digital Services Librarian and
Government · Library Board of Trustees
Library Board approves Churchill door repairs, rug purchase for children's area
The Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees approved $1,500 in expenditures for a children's rug and board storage file cabinet, and authorized a $19,150 deposit for Churchill door restoration work slated to begin May 1. Treasurer LeeAnn Manke reported combined board assets of $1.56 million
Government · Library Board of Trustees
Library Board approves $55,000 to repair Churchill door
The Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved up to $55,000 to repair the deteriorating Churchill door. Board Treasurer LeeAnn Manke moved the motion, seconded by George Bernocco, noting that grant funds will likely offset costs and that a February contract signing would
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