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Franklin trustees void $7,509.70 in children’s and young‑adult fines dating to 2019
Summary
The trustees voted to absolve $7,509.70 in outstanding children's and young-adult fines recorded from Jan. 2, 2019, forward and directed staff to implement the change and notify schools; fines older than 2019 were excluded as not collectible under current practice.
The Franklin Public Library Board on Dec. 22 moved to erase accrued fines for children’s and young-adult materials recorded since Jan. 1, 2019, totaling $7,509.70, as part of the library’s fine-free policy implementation.
Library staff reported the outstanding balance and explained that fines recorded before Jan. 2, 2019, were not included because the library’s practice and accounting system make those older amounts effectively uncollectible. After discussion about timing — specifically…
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