Library Board approves bills, hears updates on accessibility and state funding.
The South Hadley Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved bills and received updates on accessibility and funding. Library Director Joe Rodio reported the arrival of a $10,000 Carnegie Foundation grant and noted that the FY27 state budget includes 2 percent increases for Massachusetts Board
Public Library · Meeting of February 2, 2026
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved bills and received updates on accessibility and funding. Library Director Joe Rodio reported the arrival of a $10,000 Carnegie Foundation grant and noted that the FY27 state budget includes 2 percent increases for Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners lines. Jack Culp, Gaylord Trustee, announced that the Gaylord Media & Library Alliance has applied for a Massachusetts Cultural Council grant to support accessibility improvements, bolstered by a recent bequest.
Trustee Mitchell Resnick announced his resignation effective April 7, 2026.
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Source: the Public Library meeting of February 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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