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Library Board

Library Board

Shirley S. Michaels, Chairman 

Virginia H. Middleton, Vice-Chairman

Ralph T. Camasso, Treasurer

Charles Crowdis, Jr., Member

Sharon Elias, Member

Robert Meisel, Member

Christine Tolley, Alternate

Tricia J. Stewart, Alternate

John H. Schmidt, Alternate

Mission/General Information:

Membership: Six members plus three alternates appointed by the Board of Selectmen for four year terms on a rotating basis. Meets monthly.

Power and Duties: Establishes bylaws for the Library’s governance and has control over all monies appropriated for the library. The LBD is responsible for all library policies, long range planning, budget, development, operations, programs and personnel. Members are expected to be familiar with applicable state and federal laws, work with the Friends of the Library Board and be available to attend regional and state library trustee meetings and workshops.

Qualifications: LBD members should have a broad based background in such fields as education, writing, business, the arts, culture and community affairs.

Regular Meeting Schedule for 2020

(7:00 PM, Library, Brown Room)

January 8

February 12

March 11

April 8

May 13

June 10

July 8

August 12

September 9

October 14

November 11

December 9