6.10.2026 Board of Library Trustees

The June 10, 2026 meeting of the Board of Library Trustees for Fall River focused primarily on library operations, statistics, and ongoing building renovations. Key procurement-related discussions included budget clarifications, particularly regarding the separation of retirement contributions from operational expenses to meet state municipal appropriation requirements. The board approved tuition reimbursement requests for two staff members pursuing master's degrees in library science, funded through the Foley Foundation. Additionally, the board discussed fundraising efforts such as a planned Lego auction, with funds designated for library programs and materials. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the board addressed policy and budget management to support library services and staff development. A summer recess for July and August was also approved.