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Trustees warn New Marlborough Central School downsizing could hurt library programming
Summary
Trustees said New Marlborough Central School will shrink to kindergarten–2nd grade next year and may close a year later; they discussed that change's likely negative effect on library programming and the need to build an e‑mail list for local families.
Trustees reported that New Marlborough Central School will be downsized next year to serve only kindergarten through second grade, and that the school may close a year later. The minutes state the library has historically worked closely with the school and described the potential downsizing and closure as a blow to library programming that relies on school partnerships.
In response, trustees discussed outreach strategies, including building a list of e‑mail addresses for families in the area to maintain contact and support program participation if school-based partnerships diminish. The minutes do not record a formal motion or vote on specific outreach spending or policy; the discussion is recorded as planning and concern about future programming impacts.
