https://southborough.info/boards/library-board-of-trustees/ 2026-10-15T14:45:19-04:00 https://southborough.info/meetings/Dlomobo7FQ4 2026-10-05T12:00:00Z

The Library Board of Trustees approved its FY28 operating budget and adopted a policy restricting borrowing for patrons from decertified libraries. At its October 5 meeting, the Library Board of Trustees reviewed and approved the library's FY28 operating budget request, discussing state funding thresholds for materials and the risk of future decertification. The board also voted to approve a regional CW MARS-aligned policy restricting borrowing privileges for patrons belonging to decertified library systems while preserving building and program access. In administrative updates, the director detailed ongoing adjustments to the building's new motion-sensor lighting and reported on video game cartridge security measures.

https://southborough.info/meetings/TwiZfHm90lU 2026-09-14T12:00:00Z

Library trustees reviewed severe budget cuts under an override-failure scenario and approved an updated mobile hotspot lending policy. The Library Board of Trustees addressed FY28 budget planning under guidance from town administration requiring two budget scenarios ahead of an anticipated town-wide tax override vote. If the override fails, the library faces eliminating line items for programming, staff development, and travel, while cutting subscriptions by more than half. The board also approved exterior lighting and electrical improvements for the town tricentennial, adopted updated fees and rules for lending mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, and postponed a decision on purchasing new display furniture.