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Trustees review finances: balances, donations and grant remnants reported
Summary
Treasurer Carter Sartell reported April account balances (NHPDIP $17,472.99; Citizens $3,020.48), a books expense of $187.31, and remaining grant balances; trustees discussed fundraising and potential cost-sharing for new bookshelves.
Treasurer Carter Sartell presented the financial update for April and reported two account balances as of April 30: NHPDIP $17,472.99 (interest-only changes) and Citizens $3,020.48. He listed a recent expense for books purchased from the Toadstool totaling $187.31.
Sartell summarized reimbursements and current balances as of May 13, 2026: museum pass reimbursements totaling $30; 2026 trustee programming expenditures of $1,000; KMS grant $31.04 remaining; 250th Anniversary Fund $58.34 remaining; NH Humanities grant $300 remaining. He also noted patron donations earmarked for programming (a $64.79 donation from Ron Pulos) and a $43.11 donation from Robin and Allan for storytime to-go bags or shelving.
Trustees discussed acquiring new bookshelves and agreed to seek a second quote or to proceed with the existing bid depending on fundraising results. The board decided to raise funds through the Summer Reading program and the Harvest Festival and to consider splitting any remaining purchase cost between the library and trustees.
