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Trustees accept donated apple sculpture for library grounds
Summary
The board voted 7-0 to accept an apple sculpture donated by the North Grove Cultural Council, leaving placement and installation details to the library director.
The Town of Northborough Board of Library Trustees voted unanimously to accept a donated apple sculpture from the North Grove Cultural Council and authorized the library director to work out placement and installation details.
The building and grounds committee recommended acceptance, noting the sculptures are part of a town-wide art initiative and that this piece would be placed near the library’s front. Trustees raised practical questions about mounting, theft risk and visibility; the director told the board the piece would be freestanding on an easel and would be located in a well-lit, visible spot to discourage vandalism.
"We wanted a vote from the full board," the chair said after the recommendation. Trustee Jocelyn moved to accept the donation; Beth seconded, and the motion carried by a recorded affirmative (7-0).
Why it matters: The acceptance places public art on library property and requires the director to consider long-term maintenance, mounting and insurance implications.
Next steps: The director will finalize placement and oversee installation details in coordination with building and grounds staff.
