Votes at a glance: Leech Library board approves consent agenda, holiday hours, salary ranges, T-shirts and donations

The Leech Library Board voted on several routine and time-sensitive items during its June 4 meeting in Londonderry. Key outcomes:

- Consent agenda: Approved (announced tally: 5 ayes, 1 abstention, 1 nay). The board accepted the consent agenda as presented.

- Electrical work authorization: Board authorized electrical work to be done within two weeks and capped authorization at up to $5,000 so tasks can be completed before the scheduled carpet replacement (see separate item for details).

- Independence Day hours: Trustees approved operating a half day (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) on Friday, July 3, 2026, to accommodate the July 4 holiday falling on Saturday; vote 7–0.

- FY2027 staff salary ranges: Trustees accepted updated FY2027 staff salary ranges, which include the 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment in the personnel policy; vote 7–0.

- Staff T-shirts: Trustees approved spending up to $380 for additional staff T-shirts for summer outdoor programming; vote 6–1 (one trustee opposed, requesting paperwork from the local vendor before supporting a local purchase).

- Acceptance of unanticipated funds and donations: The board accepted donated museum passes and related gifts (Institute of Contemporary Art pass valued at $225; Sensory Seekers pass valued at $675; Wright Museum of World War II pass valued at $150; NH Philharmonic discount code and two donated tickets valued at $70; one $25 gift card) under RSA 202‑A:4‑c; vote 7–0.

- Non-public session: Trustees moved into non-public session under RSA 91‑A:3 II(a) and took roll-call votes; meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

These votes were taken following reports from library staff about building remediation, budget timing and program proposals; several items (notably budget line moves and hiring timing) remain under discussion and were deferred pending further information from town finance.