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Library budget seeks modest increase; committee asks for storm door, flooring and generator planning

3847015 · March 5, 2025
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Summary

Library leaders requested a small net increase in the library budget driven by wage adjustments, a new training line and modest building repairs; trustees discussed adding a storm door, replacing flooring in an addition and investigating a portable generator for winter protection.

At the budget workshop, library representatives reviewed a compact set of requests for the Buckfield Public Library. The library’s proposed budget is roughly $5,000–$6,000 above last year’s request after accounting for an expected small increase in projected revenues, staff said.

Wages and staffing: staff built the town‑wide 2.5% COLA into the librarian and library assistant…

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