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Salisbury Free Library trustees approve corrected minutes, accept $2,500 donation and adopt two policies
Summary
At their Feb. 3 meeting trustees approved corrected Jan. 22 minutes and the Treasurer’s Report, accepted a $2,500 donation for children’s programming, and adopted revisions to the 'Who May Use the Library' and 'Overdue Procedures' policies.
The Salisbury Free Library Trustees met Feb. 3 and approved a series of routine governance items, accepting a $2,500 donation and adopting two revised policies.
Michelle Carr called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. The board reviewed the minutes of the Jan. 22 meeting, identified five typographical errors, and approved the minutes as corrected on a motion by Nan O’Neill, seconded by Jennifer Hoyt.
Treasurer Jennifer Hoyt presented the Treasurer’s Report. Trustees identified three typographical errors and voted to accept the report as amended. The board also accepted a $2,500 donation from the Salisbury Haunted Woods earmarked for children’s programming and directed that the check be deposited into the library’s Operations account; a trustee will send a thank‑you note.
Trustees voted to adopt two policy changes. The board approved a modified 'Who May Use the Library' policy after discussion (motion by Cheryl Bentley, seconded by Jennifer Hoyt). Trustees also approved wording changes to the Overdue Procedures policy (motion by Nan O’Neill, seconded by Cheryl Bentley). Each motion passed with all trustees voting in favor.
Votes at a glance: • Approval of corrected Jan. 22, 2026 minutes — Mover: Nan O’Neill; Second: Jennifer Hoyt; Outcome: approved (all in favor). • Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report (with corrections) — Mover: Cheryl Bentley; Second: Nan O’Neill; Outcome: approved (all in favor). • Acceptance of $2,500 donation from Salisbury Haunted Woods for children’s programming — Mover: Cheryl Bentley; Second: Nan O’Neill; Outcome: approved (all in favor). • Approval of 'Who May Use the Library' policy (modified) — Mover: Cheryl Bentley; Second: Jennifer Hoyt; Outcome: approved (all in favor). • Approval of Overdue Procedures policy (modified) — Mover: Nan O’Neill; Second: Cheryl Bentley; Outcome: approved (all in favor).
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. The trustees scheduled a special meeting for Feb. 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. and the next regular meeting for March 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
