The library's renovation working group told trustees it plans to seek a general contractor via a request for proposals to oversee lower-level renovations and related work.

Trustees reported meeting with the building inspector and concluded the partition wall under review is likely not load-bearing; the director will contact the Massachusetts Historical Commission to confirm there are no historical-preservation objections before any demolition. The group said permitting for the wall removal appears straightforward and that an RFP could be issued within one to two months once procurement procedures are completed with town staff.

Separately, library staff provided a $5,500 quote to remediate black mold in the basement and said the town office has submitted an insurance claim using that quote. Trustees agreed to wait for the insurer's response before authorizing payment; they also discussed a contingency motion to cover the remediation if no insurer decision is received by the end of the month. Trustees emphasized they would not open the lower level for regular public programming until files, equipment and potential health hazards are removed and renovations are underway.

No final renovation contractors were selected at the meeting; staff were assigned to follow up with the historical commission, the town procurement officer and the insurer and to bring updates to a future meeting.