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Library director resigns; interview process underway for Newbury library director

Town of Newbury Human Resources Board · June 22, 2026
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Summary

Following Haley's resignation effective June 4, the library board has narrowed an initial pool of eight–10 applicants to two or three finalists and plans to begin interviews, the HR Board heard. The assistant director is managing day-to-day operations in the interim.

Board members told the Human Resources Board that Haley resigned as library director effective June 4 and that the assistant director is handling operations during the transition. Dick Baceri (referenced by the board) told members the library initially had eight to 10 candidates but that number had narrowed to two or three finalists; the library board planned to start interviews soon.

The board noted the library board's independent staffing process but offered assistance if needed. No formal HR Board action was recorded; members asked to be kept informed about the interview schedule and transition planning.