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Lundgren Library Trustees Warn Level Funding Would Cost Full State Aid

Newbury's Lundgren Library trustees heard a warning that level funding for the next fiscal year could strip the library of full state aid status.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 11

Government · Library

Board approves minutes, hears programming and budget updates.

Newbury Library Board approves January meeting minutes and reviews director's report with budget on track. Director Haley Hart reported robust January 2026 attendance and participation, with strong programs including Monarch Gardeners, snow globe crafts, ukulele instruction, and digital art. The

Townbrief news summary · Feb 10

Government · Library

Newbury Library Trustees Approve Minutes, Hear Report on Programs and Facility Issues

Newbury Library trustees received a routine monthly update at their February 10 meeting, approving prior minutes unanimously and hearing Director Hayley Hart report on facility issues and recent programming.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 10

Government · Library

Library Trustees Approve Gallery Policy for Lois Anderson Room

Newbury Library trustees unanimously approve artist-use policy for Lois Anderson room. The Board voted unanimously on January 13 with Chair Dick Passeri, Trustees Melissa Mashburn, Terry Litterst, and Alex Burke, and Director Haley Hart in attendance; Trustee Patti Olsen was absent. Director Hart

Townbrief news summary · Jan 13

Government · Library

Newbury Library Board Reviews Gallery Policy, Weighs Regional Consortium Value

Newbury Library Board of Trustees defers gallery policy vote, hears case for $33,000 regional consortium membership.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 13