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South Burlington interviews library board applicants as director prepares to retire
Summary
Council interviewed multiple applicants for library board seats and heard that Library Director Jennifer Murray will retire in October; trustees said hiring and access issues will be priorities if appointees are confirmed.
South Burlington City Council held interviews with candidates for the city’s Library Board, where applicants described volunteer experience, outreach ideas and priorities while trustees flagged an upcoming director search and ongoing access concerns.
Applicants and trustees said the library’s new building and expanded programming have increased demand and highlighted gaps in outreach and transportation that the board wants to address. Incumbent trustees told the council they will work with the city manager and human resources on hiring a replacement for Library Director Jennifer Murray, who is scheduled to retire in October.
The library applicants—many of whom cited experience with fundraising, community programs and communications—outlined ideas to increase…
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