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Residents and librarians urge council to restore library technology position; council reviews cuts to local programs
Summary
Library director Sandy Hernandez asked the council to restore a 35-hour senior library associate / technology position and approved consortium strategic-planning funds; residents and the library director warned cuts to contractual programs would reduce services for homebound and visually impaired patrons.
The Cheshire Public Library asked the Town of Cheshire to restore a 35-hour senior library associate position to its technology team and approved a modest strategic-planning expense as part of the municipal budget discussions on March 23. Sandy Hernandez, the library director, told the council the restored position would return the library to its 2024–25 staffing levels and allow the library to resume one-on-one technology assistance and AV-studio appointments that were curtailed by recent staffing cuts.
"We're seeking the restoration of a full time position to bring us back to our 24, 25…
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