Library director praises village administration; council appoints him to DDA

Sep 8, 2025

Dan Hutchins, director of Webster Memorial Van Buren District Library, praised the Village's administration and described services including homebound book mail delivery and Mobile Internet Hotspots. The council later appointed him to the DDA Board by unanimous vote.

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Dan Hutchins, Library Director at Webster Memorial Van Buren District Library, told the council the library’s relationship with the Village "is extraordinary" and praised the administration and staff by name. Hutchins described library services including mail delivery of books for homebound residents and Mobile Internet Hotspots for residents who need internet access. He also noted that "in November there will be a renewal of the current millage rate on the ballot, not an increase."

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