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Committee reviews draft tool-lending shed survey and discusses local models and food pantry idea
Summary
Members reviewed a draft community survey to gauge interest in a tool lending shed, noted local borrowing models (Kimball Library, Riley’s Auto Parts, New Suns building), and discussed whether Sharon could host a free food pantry; Sharon community garden donates excess produce to the food shelf.
Cat Buxton presented a draft community survey based on a Library of Things survey to assess interest in a Sharon tool lending shed. "Ryan commended Cat on the community survey she put together," the minutes record; Dee and Jill will review the draft and the Energy Committee could launch the survey in September or October.
Members cited local models: Kimball Library charges a deposit that is returned when tools are returned; Riley’s Auto Parts loans tools with deposits; Dee described the New Suns building in Thetford, noting a tool lending shed and a free store that is "open and available 24/7." The committee also discussed whether Sharon could host a free food pantry; Cat reported that the Sharon community garden organized by Karen Ganey gives excess food to the food shelf when it is open.
