Douglas Library Ends FY26 Fully Spent, Eyes Accessibility Grants and New Programming
Douglas Library Board reviews balanced FY26 budget and plots accessibility grant strategy.
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Library
A collection of 11 issues
Simon Fairfield Library Trustees Unanimously Retain Slate, Push Security and ADA Work
DOUGLAS — May 26, 2026 — Simon Fairfield Public Library trustees unanimously retained their leadership slate and flagged a state-aid compliance deadline at their May 26 meeting. Library Director Justin reported the library must spend $78,000 on materials by June 30 to meet the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners'
Library Trustees Weigh Accessibility Upgrades, Eye Shift Back to Print Collections
DOUGLAS — April 28, 2026 — Douglas library trustees approved March minutes and debated a strategic shift toward print collections after a 10.82 percent total circulation drop in March. Library Director Justin presented a CW MARS comparison showing rural libraries down 6 to 12 percent system-wide and said Douglas'
Douglas Library Trustees Vote to Free $8,000 for Town Transfer at Spring Special Meeting
DOUGLAS — March 24, 2026 — Douglas library trustees voted unanimously to make $8,000 in unspent personnel funds available for town transfer at the upcoming spring special town meeting, with the money expected to help the fire department avoid layoffs. The Simon Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees approved the move
Library Trustees Say Accessibility Overhaul Cost Threatens Full ADA Compliance Trigger
DOUGLAS — February 24, 2026 — Simon Fairfield Public Library trustees grappled with a narrow financial window for accessibility improvements at their February 24 meeting. Library Director Justin told the board that a Lula limited-use lift — the most viable path to making the children's basement accessible — costs roughly $70,
Douglas Library Trustees Advance Phased Accessibility Plan, Seek Cost Estimates
DOUGLAS — January 27, 2026 — Douglas Library Trustees back phased accessibility upgrades, a new teen support group, and report $2.62 in value per tax dollar spent in 2025. The board gave informal backing at the January 27 meeting to a multi-year plan proposed by Trustee Ellie to install a
Douglas Library Board Approves Reduced FY2027 Budget, Eyes Accessibility Solutions
DOUGLAS — January 6, 2026 — Douglas library board unanimously approves a rare budget decrease for fiscal year 2027, cutting the municipal request to $410,000 from $417,000. The Simon Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees approved the leaner spending plan at its January 6 meeting after Library Director Justin reduced
Douglas Library Board Skips December Meeting, Sets January 6 Combined Session
Douglas library board hits accessibility wall again as auction lifts capital fund to $285,000.
Douglas Library Board Skips December Meeting, Sets January 6 Combined Session
Douglas library board hits accessibility wall again as auction lifts capital fund to $285,000.
Douglas Library Trustees Approve Up to $15,000 Grant Draw for AC Refrigerant Repair
Douglas library trustees voted 5-1 to spend up to $15,000 from the LIGMEG grant fund to repair the Simon Fairfield Public Library's air-conditioning refrigerant lines.