Hancock trustees outline plan to close 2024–25 library budget shortfall

Apr 30, 2025

The Hancock Free Public Library Board of Trustees reviewed an unspecified 2024–25 budget shortfall and agreed to limit most cuts while preserving vendor services, staff pay and one librarian’s conference attendance; trustees will draw on a restricted savings account for specific items and temporarily reduce hours through mid‑June.

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The Hancock Free Public Library Board of Trustees met April 30, 2025, and reviewed a budget shortfall for fiscal year 2024–25; the minutes do not specify the dollar amount. The trustees agreed on a short‑term plan to address the gap by limiting discretionary spending while preserving a small set of priorities and using restricted savings for targeted expenses.

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