The Board of Library Trustees received Library Director Joseph Rodio's report on fiscal 2026 operations. Circulation grew three percent, with summer lending up five percent following strong summer programs.
South Hadley public library gets $75,000 budget restoration plus $120,000 for capital projects. The Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved bills at their June 1 meeting. Chair Gillian Woldorf and Library Director Joseph Rodio reported that Town Meeting had restored $75,000 to the
South Hadley Library Trustees reorganize with Gillian Woldorf as new chair. The board unanimously elected Jennifer Couturier Vice-Chair and Lanette Sweeney Clerk. Director Joe Rodio reported the board is seeking a $75,000 restoration to the FY27 budget to meet state municipal appropriation
South Hadley library trustees unanimously endorse April 14 override vote. Chair David Morrell and the eight trustees present approved a formal statement of support, warning that without full funding the library faces staff reductions and operating-hour cuts, and would fail to meet Massachusetts
South Hadley Library Trustees receive warning on FY27 budget reductions. Library Director Joe Rodio reported that the proposed 7 percent town budget cut would fall below the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' Minimum Appropriation Requirement, forcing the library to seek a waiver to
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
South Hadley Library Trustees unanimously close for holiday Saturdays. The nine-member Board, chaired by David Morrell, voted to shut the library on December 26, 2026 and January 2, 2027. Jack Culp, Gaylord Trustee, reported the branch has a new accessibility-improvement plan and expects to hear in
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