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Council asks Bucks County to "discuss" taking over Morrisville Free Library; residents debate staffing and governance
Summary
Council amended and approved a motion asking Bucks County commissioners to discuss operating the Morrisville Free Library as a county branch. The meeting included extended public comment both supporting and opposing county operation and lengthy discussion of library staffing and budget. Residents also raised concerns about proposed rental/UNO inspection ordinance revisions.
Morrisville Borough Council voted to request that the Bucks County commissioners "discuss" the prospect of making the Morrisville Free Library the eighth branch of the county library system, a procedural step the council framed as the start of a conversation about potential additional aid or operational options.
Council clarified the motion during debate to change the wording from "accept" to "discuss" before calling the question. Council members and members of the…
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