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Weston County library warns budget shortfall could force reduced hours, branch cuts
Summary
A library speaker told the Weston County Commission the library faces a multi‑thousand dollar shortfall and asked whether commissioners will restore funding or direct cuts to hours or branches.
A library representative told the Weston County Commission the county library is operating under a budget shortfall and asked the commission to clarify whether it should reduce hours or close a branch.
The library speaker said the system had previously received a one‑time $60,000 supplement to cover retiree payouts and other costs but is now operating at roughly $320,000 for the year and faces recurring monthly expenses (including payroll) of about $26,000. The speaker said the library has gone from two full‑time employees to one full‑time and two part‑time employees and currently has no line item to purchase books.
"Do you want us to shorten library hours?…
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