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Blackstone Library seeks modest operating increases; asks for assistant director pay adjustment
Summary
Library directors told the finance committee they are requesting a revised operating budget (revised total $690,826) that includes modest wage increases, a new part-time technology assistant and funding for an updated website and vendor replacements.
Library Director Lisa Cooper and a trustee (Mary Lou) presented the Blackstone Library’s proposed FY26 operating budget to the Finance Committee on April 9, citing modest increases for staffing and technology and describing state aid and grant revenues that offset some operating costs.
Why this matters: The library requested targeted increases to keep part-time wages competitive, improve technology support for patrons, and fund a replacement web-provider and related annual maintenance. Library staff also noted certification requirements that drive minimum spending on books and periodicals.
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