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Council approves $1,000 temporary allocation to Paul Smith Library as branch negotiations continue

5792777 · September 9, 2025
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The Borough of New Freedom authorized a one-time $1,000 allocation to Paul Smith Library while the library completes negotiations to become a branch of the York County Library System; council members asked county commissioners to ensure local donations do not reduce existing county or state funding.

The Borough of New Freedom council voted to release a $1,000 allocation to Paul Smith Library while the library and Mason Dixon Library negotiate terms to become branches of the York County Library System. Council members said they expect the libraries’ hours will decrease under the county system and said donors want assurances that local donations will be supplemental — not used to offset county or…

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