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Trustees seek details after plan to add EV chargers in library lot advances
Summary
Southborough trustees discussed a contractor-led plan to install two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Town of Southborough library parking lot and requested a formal briefing on revenue, enforcement and placement before the installation proceeds.
Trustee Marguerite, chair of the Southborough Library Board of Trustees, said the meeting included an update about plans to install electric-vehicle charging stations in the library parking lot.
Library Director Ryan said the locations under consideration are two seldom-used spaces at the far end of the lot near the park, and that the facilities department and a vendor have been working on the project. "There are those when you pull in, along 85 to the, entryway that's not near the entrance, but further down the parking lot," Ryan said. He said those end spaces "are almost always vacant."
Trustees pressed for more information about who will collect charging fees, how enforcement would work on event nights, and whether the stations would serve both cars and e-bikes. Trustee David asked, "Who is going to receive the proceeds from that? The town? The company that installs it?" Ryan said he had not been given final contract terms and suggested inviting John from facilities to the next meeting. "We need to have John come and talk to us," a trustee said.
Trustee Janet expressed concerns about losing patron parking: "We have enough problems, with our limited parking spaces now and why we should induce people to come onto our property ... is not part of our mission." Other trustees noted possible benefits, including traffic to the library and nearby park while vehicles charge.
On technical details, Ryan said the initial plan discussed two chargers. He also said town staff believe the vendor would install, maintain and collect payments, similar to arrangements elsewhere in town. Several trustees asked the director to obtain a written briefing from facilities covering the vendor, contract terms, revenue handling, enforcement (e.g., towing for non-charging vehicles), timeline and whether the units would accept e-bikes. Marguerite agreed to ask John to email trustees the documentation before the next meeting.
Trustees did not take a formal vote; they requested follow-up and an informational presentation by facilities staff at an upcoming meeting.
