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Library staff reported wide temperature swings between the library’s upstairs and downstairs spaces. \"It was 65.5 in the children's room today,\" the director said, adding staff and patrons had complained the upstairs can become hot while the downstairs is very cold when the air conditioning cycles. Trustees described past repair work and said the issue persisted after a recent system update.

Trustees and staff discussed possible fixes, including better zoning, ceiling fans and, as a longer-term option, installing mini-split units on one level. Several trustees said the contractor who installed the HVAC system (Renard, named in the meeting) should be asked to return and diagnose unresolved issues. \"If they redid the HVAC system a couple years ago... they are the ones who need to come back and fix whatever they did wrong,\" one trustee said.

Members asked the chair to invite John Parent (town facilities) or his manager to the next trustees meeting to explain what steps have been taken and what remains to be done. The director said he would invite the facilities representative. Trustees also discussed whether capital improvements would fall to the town's capital budget rather than the library operating budget and asked staff to pursue escalation if repairs are not completed.

No formal action was taken at the meeting; trustees requested follow-up and said they want a facilities representative to attend a future meeting to provide a diagnosis and timeline for repairs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Library Board of Trustees 6/9/25","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees spent significant time on June 9 discussing ongoing HVAC and facility problems, including inconsistent temperatures between upstairs and downstairs, and directed staff to invite town facilities management to diagnose and respond.","taxTitle","Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",56453,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6207263,"Southborough library eyes shared subscription as federal library funding cuts loom",647,1677000,2324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3758058-c79f5e4e0c8943002c7ddedd20285afe&start=1677&end=2324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3758058-c79f5e4e0c8943002c7ddedd20285afe/thumbnail_1677000.jpg","/articles/6207263/Town-of-Southborough/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Southborough-library-eyes-shared-subscription-as-federal-library-funding-cuts-loom","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207263-b4aa49a01f1d62292b271800fa7596ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158033&Signature=OnBR5XlwTnKwQpmdRCk3HK7A4lutlrQImMzzCklf-jJE2XDOVKAmGCOVKUWBabc~qfe66zji~1nZABytzcR47cw6eRXYsdYbqmNQBo9yythN8boGxwKnRtZrM-nZHhjxV8XT7vH5K~kogYmgVdnWhVL9QpZpvArT6yrySkETe5mHfUak6amWF3W48fZPzxb9nxPwgGQ~~mNr92ez-UbZnXa8lAtwiCd-T7gJatxBIWi3sQNe7RNF9LMsZfxaaO-BfGEHUZWR6~auJbxwlRxsVSsdsobYPuXWOf0gqdmDofCRP~MRVTJaAsyBexRjMN5aXtqJ4lrPaB-YM2Lu5GVyRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library trustees discussed an unfolding loss of federally funded databases after the apparent defunding of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and how the town’s library may respond.

Library Director Ryan told trustees that the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) indicated federal support for many state-supplied databases would vanish, reducing the state collection from roughly 50 resources to a small handful. \"We are looking at whether or not Northborough and Southborough public libraries could combine efforts to make these resources available,\" Ryan said, noting the libraries were exploring cost-sharing and CWMARS authentication options so students could retain access through the public library catalog.

Trustees learned the libraries’ preliminary price estimate for restoring a subset of databases is between $2,000 and $3,000 annually, depending on the bundle. Ryan said vendor Gale had been cooperative in discussing bundled pricing. He warned the school district has not budgeted for this expense for the coming year and that state-aid or library-dedicated donation funds could be a possible source of funding.

The board discussed possible funding paths: using state aid returns, library donation accounts (including bequests), or seeking town or grant support. Ryan noted the Southborough Library Fund includes bequests that are not strictly restricted to books and could be a funding source; he also said he would consult the town finance director about allowable uses.

Trustees asked about timing and the likelihood of ongoing federal cuts. Ryan said MBLC and statewide advocates could not yet predict how long or how deep cuts would be and that the situation \"changes daily.\" He recommended working this summer with Northborough and local schools to devise an approach that preserves student access starting in September if possible.

Trustees requested more specific pricing and authentication details before committing funds.

No formal motion or vote was taken during the database discussion; the director said he would return with a pricing proposal and options for possible use of state-aid, donation funds or a shared subscription with Northborough.","Trustees heard that cuts to federal IMLS funding will reduce access to state-provided databases; Southborough and neighboring Northborough are exploring a shared subscription and alternate local funding to preserve key resources for students and the public.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6207268,"Votes at a glance: Southborough Library trustees — June 9, 2025",112,3886000,3998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3758058-c79f5e4e0c8943002c7ddedd20285afe&start=3886&end=3998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3758058-c79f5e4e0c8943002c7ddedd20285afe/thumbnail_3886000.jpg","/articles/6207268/Town-of-Southborough/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Votes-at-a-glance-Southborough-Library-trustees-June-9-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207268-bbb166c760600c7c44c78b4d86393e4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158033&Signature=oSpYa3blDI1RL4QkCI69If~tFjeyVJHiRW31oorKuZedIP-~bYrANu1Xz4v~ycs9f4lsPnf4yYJ~GGvdItm7spfB7mcLMhW2KRbjQYyByTydz95r~cUx0P-Wb5Nef~mv861bbADlsDKggus0xIn5eO4GczGJUXRSI6JJv723cHNbWB2rDomNXZPerPYWE9Oq-whElw~ByOM3m7nYMXvBlXOTFZdUEP0Yk912swJm7yoTNTC-IZltH0443UR8TT6HpPNwDr5ZWw0YpwcpK7x0gftX0YwvywQ37kjG4iF~PWQWlzahRxb5u4sPWtHZrWW3gIjZP4Nizk711X7ZZluTqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its June 9 meeting the Southborough Library Board of Trustees took several formal actions; all votes noted below were recorded as unanimous in the meeting roll calls.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of minutes (May 12, 2025) — Outcome: approved as amended. Motion to accept the minutes as amended was moved and seconded; roll call recorded unanimous approval.

- Diaper drive pilot — Motion: \"agree to sponsor space for the diaper drive through September 30.\" Mover: Marguerite Landry (board chair). Seconds: multiple trustees (three seconds recorded). Outcome: approved unanimously. Notes: trial basis through Sept. 30; staff directed to coordinate logistics and publicity; community volunteer Raquel Morales to manage pickups.

- Director goals for next year — Motion to adopt four goals (research a space-assessment consultant; seek additional storage space; migrate the library website by Oct. 25, 2025; research lower entrance/parking options with target date Feb. 28, 2026). Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Delegation to finalize director's evaluation — Motion to delegate Marguerite Landry to finalize the director evaluation paperwork and complete the collation. Outcome: approved unanimously.

The meeting record shows all listed motions carried without recorded \"no\" or abstain votes. Other routine items (expense report, director's report discussions) did not require formal board action at the time.","The trustees recorded several unanimous votes at their June 9 meeting, including approval of minutes, a trial diaper-drive sponsorship, adoption of director goals, and delegation to finalize the director's evaluation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6207272,"Southborough trustees approve summer diaper drive space at library",1135,359000,1494000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3758058-c79f5e4e0c8943002c7ddedd20285afe&start=359&end=1494","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3758058-c79f5e4e0c8943002c7ddedd20285afe/thumbnail_359000.jpg","/articles/6207272/Town-of-Southborough/Worcester-County/Massachusetts/Southborough-trustees-approve-summer-diaper-drive-space-at-library","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207272-3b116c2320a674c9598f3f0292e40fb0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158033&Signature=A7Z50-N1OvcMG-IoniPXIpuHXnkGg8WOM45XSIwuaN57zB91uZee7M1oyqb~wJkvRC6Wukmt00Uqrp4UFogGivP~IZoOx-putW9wedBvTG38tPppFXrk0Sd7ih8j2TXbpzkfOWBJtEEHk3HSXotcyn1GKO7TlPFfpc0vCAx076ZktWextSezerzVwW4cRH3hAK1EKc0NpjXnKm1JIvyVCzIOEmJSEBIRs5AXO9xDTEC9n9dFGnaHqEnfzrWetpF9c1uN3ZSyu26yrO2JqhheU~0YGjNi8MYp8V3ME0ZKq77orRYUGu8JHdq0l06Ll8RIXi-UPfDx4jbqi2TFnMoohA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Southborough Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously June 9 to sponsor space at the library for a community-run diaper drive through Sept. 30.

The drive will collect diapers on an empty bench in the library’s front room; donated diapers will be transported to the Worcester Area Mission Society (WAMS) in Worcester, which distributes diapers to migrant families. \"I wanted to just discuss with you, the drive the diaper drive in Worcester,\" said Raquel Morales, who described volunteering at WAMS and said more than 300 families had attended recent distributions. Morales told trustees she would pick up donations and could ask volunteers to help with transport.

Library Director Ryan said staff would provide a donation bin and an ancillary office for overflow if needed. He said the library has previously hosted occasional donation efforts and that staff would monitor storage and scheduling. \"If we get inundated, Raquel has offered to come pretty frequently to do pickups,\" Ryan said.

Trustees discussed concerns about setting a precedent for other donation requests and the library’s limited space. Several trustees said the board could treat the arrangement as a pilot and reassess in September. \"We can also approve this as a test case and keep track of how well it went,\" a trustee said.

Marguerite Landry, board chair, moved that the trustees \"agree to sponsor space for the diaper drive through September 30.\" The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Roll-call votes recorded Landry, Eckberg, Tinti, Yazdani, Mayney and Davis as voting \"aye.\" Trustees asked staff to coordinate pickup logistics and publicity; Morales and Ryan will handle operational details.

The board and library staff clarified storage plans for donors: boxes are preferred to loose \"sleeves\" of diapers because sleeves can spill. Trustees also discussed partnering informally with the Rotary Club for additional collection points at community events, including the library’s Heritage Day, and noted the library would not commit to running concurrent drives because of space limits.

The board emphasized the trial nature of the approval and said the trustees would revisit the arrangement after the trial period. \"I promise they won't be sitting around,\" Morales told the trustees when describing pickup plans.

Votes at the meeting also covered routine business (minutes approval) and personnel/goals matters (see separate \"Votes at a glance\" article).","The Southborough Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously June 9 to allow a community-run diaper drive to collect donations at the library through Sept. 30 on a trial basis; a volunteer will handle pickups and coordination with Worcester Area Mission Society (WAMS).","actionData","errors"]

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