Library Board
Shirley S. Michaels, Chairman
Sharon Elias, Vice-Chairman & Treasurer
Linda Hocking, Member
Chris Rempfer, Member
John H. Schmidt, Asst. Treasurer
Tricia J. Stewart, Member
Rick Daskam, Alternate
Samantha Gati-Tisi, Alternate
Marie Papaioannou, 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.