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Danvers trustees adopt policy on service to patrons from decertified libraries
Summary
The trustees approved the library's Peabody Institute policy on service to patrons from decertified libraries and noted that Stoneham avoided decertification after a town meeting vote.
The Town of Danvers Library Board of Trustees voted to adopt a Peabody Institute library policy that outlines service to patrons from decertified libraries in Massachusetts.
Trustees reviewed a policy draft in the meeting packet and voted to adopt the policy by voice vote. No recorded opposition was announced.
During discussion trustees noted that Stoneham, which had been at risk of losing funding, was not decertified after a recent town meeting vote. The director provided context that several libraries statewide are watching their budgets and that some may pursue waivers or other relief; Peabody had experienced staffing reductions during the COVID-19 period but has recovered, the director said.
Trustees asked that the state-level situation and any local impacts be monitored; they agreed to revisit the issue at the September meeting if conditions change.
The motion to adopt the decertification-service policy passed by voice vote.
