Shrewsbury Library approves state aid as HVAC project advances
Shrewsbury Library board approves state aid and HVAC project. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved up to $10,000 in state aid to cover end-of-year expenses as operational costs reached 69.6 percent of budget. The board also approved advancing the much-needed HVAC refurbishment project
Board of Library Trustees · Meeting of April 28, 2026
Shrewsbury Library board approves state aid and HVAC project. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved up to $10,000 in state aid to cover end-of-year expenses as operational costs reached 69.6 percent of budget. The board also approved advancing the much-needed HVAC refurbishment project to bid process and approved the FY 2027 Library Calendar with extended Monday-Thursday evening hours.
Director Priya Rathnam received a strong evaluation rated 3.59 on a 4-point scale, with noted strengths in board relations and fiscal management.
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Source: the Board of Library Trustees meeting of April 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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