Government · Board of Library Trustees
Library Trustees Approve $53K FY27 Budget, Re-elect Officers
Library Trustees approved $53,475 in FY27 funding and re-elected current officers.
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Government · Board of Library Trustees
Board Approves Foundation Events and Hills Restoration Funding
Wellesley Library trustees approve Foundation events and restoration funding. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved alcohol permits for two Foundation fundraising events, Books in Bloom on May 7, 2027, and a stewardship celebration at the Hills branch on September 30, 2026, and
Government · Board of Library Trustees
Library approves parking lot project closures
Wellesley Library board clears director to close library during parking lot construction. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously authorized Director Jamie Jurgensen to close the facility as needed during parking lot renovations scheduled from July 6 through September 10, 2026. Board actions also
Government · Board of Library Trustees
Trustees approve $33,800 for Hills Branch renovation
Wellesley Library Trustees approve $33,800 for Hills Branch interior renovation. The Board unanimously approved State Aid funds including $16,300 for new book bins, $2,500 for cleaning and restoration of an oil painting above the fireplace, and $15,000 for computer tables and chairs. The branch
Government · Board of Library Trustees
Library Board approves Hills closure for renovations
Wellesley Library Board approves temporary closure of the Hills branch for interior renovation. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved closure of the Hills branch from June 1 through September 25 for renovations funded by private donation and Foundation funds. Chair Marla Robinson and
Government · Board of Library Trustees
Trustees approve $234,500 Foundation funding request for FY27
Wellesley Library Trustees approve $234,500 in Foundation funding requests for FY27 operations. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved a Foundation request totaling $234,500, comprising $80,000 for annual operations and $154,500 for special programming, moving forward for a Foundation
Government · Board of Library Trustees
Board approves $9,680 mural for Hills Branch library
Wellesley library approves $9,680 mural for Hills Branch children's area. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously backed the project by artist Jason Sawtelle, requesting funding from the Wellesley Free Library Foundation with any shortfall covered by State Aid. The Board also unanimously approved
Government · Board of Library Trustees
Library trustees approve revised capital budget
Wellesley Library board approves revised FY27 capital budget, Friends funding increase. Vice Chair Ann Howley and the Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved a revised FY27 capital budget of $209,000, reducing parking lot improvements by $25,000 but reallocating $23,000 from a traffic study
Government · Board of Library Trustees
Board of Library Trustees approves parking lot renovation project
The Board of Library Trustees approved a $766,000 parking lot renovation for the Main Library, with construction set to begin summer 2026 and run eight to 12 weeks. Town Engineer Dave Hickey presented the project, which includes milling and paving, new sidewalks, stairs, and a front patio entrance;
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