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Lakeville library to run ‘food for fines’ program for 30 days to support local pantry
Summary
The select board approved a one-month 'food for fines' program at the Lakeville Public Library. Residents can donate one nonperishable, unexpired item per overdue charge to have fines waived; lost items and other charges are not covered. The board approved the program unanimously.
The Lakeville Select Board on April 9 approved a 30-day “food for fines” pilot at the Lakeville Public Library that will allow residents to clear overdue fines by donating nonperishable food to the town’s food pantry.
Library Director Jennifer Jones presented the plan: for each overdue fine a patron drops off one unexpired nonperishable item and the corresponding fine will be waived on…
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