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Library trustees approve staff tuition reimbursement, review budget and programming
Summary
At its April 9 meeting, the Milford Board of Library Trustees approved tuition reimbursement for a staff member and routine minutes and warrants, reviewed popular AARP programming and rising room and card use, and heard that heating costs are over budget; an executive session on the director search was scheduled.
The Milford Board of Library Trustees met at the Milford Town Library on April 9, 2026, and approved four routine motions unanimously, including tuition reimbursement for a staff member. Trustee Ed Bertorelli moved to approve the March 12 meeting minutes; Trustee Mary Frances Best seconded and the board voted unanimously to adopt the minutes. Warrants were read aloud by Trustee Stephanie Abisla and approved on a unanimous vote.
Trustee Sue Edmonds reported on the budget, saying electricity costs are "looking good" while heating expenses are over budget; she noted that there remains money in other line items to cover the overage and that state aid reimbursement is expected in May. The board recorded routine staff and program reports: AARP programming drew strong participation, room use and museum-pass circulation increased, new library cards rose this month, "kid librarians" will prepare favorite-book displays, and the annual book sale is slated for April (no specific date was recorded).
Trustee Ed Bertorelli reported that the director search committee's process is progressing; the minutes do not record a timeline or additional details. The board noted the director's report and discussed the Paul E. Curran Historical Collection and its strategic plan without recording decisive actions or next steps in the minutes.
In new business, a staff member named Karen requested access to educational funding for tuition reimbursement. Trustee Ed Bertorelli moved to approve funds and Trustee Andy Johansson seconded; the board voted unanimously to approve the reimbursement and later voted unanimously to approve Karen's future courses. The board also placed an executive session on the agenda to discuss the director search; the minutes record the intent to hold that session but do not provide a time or disclose materials.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. on a unanimous motion by Trustee Ed Bertorelli, seconded by Trustee Andy Johansson. The board scheduled its next meeting for May 14, 2026.
