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Swap‑shack continues; commission to pursue volunteer vests and a little free library
Summary
Members said the swap‑shack is operating smoothly, discussed producing 'Middletown Sustainability Commissioner' vests for volunteers and floated placing a weatherproof little free library at the recycling center pending city permission and site plans.
Commissioners reported the swap‑shack is running well and that volunteers have signed up to monitor the site. Staff proposed creating labeled vests or badges for volunteers and commissioners to make monitoring and outreach more visible.
"So Middletown sustainability commissioner...I took it from the minute," Kim said while describing plans for badges and orange vests for volunteers; members agreed some volunteers who are not commissioners should also have identifying vests.
Members also discussed placing a small, weatherproof little free library at the recycling center to make books more accessible and to reuse materials; Cherokee noted the option of using upcycled structures and said registration is optional. The commission asked staff to identify appropriate city property and bring back a plan for the library's design and placement.
The commission concluded by noting other volunteer tasks and that the swap‑shack is "chugging along" and does not require further discussion at this meeting.
