Library municipal appropriation waiver
Town of West BrookfieldMassachusetts- Detected
- Sep 29, 2026
- 39 days ago
- Sector
- Library
- Est. value
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From the meeting
At its September 29, 2026 meeting, Library Director Amy Agro explained the municipal appropriation waiver process after the library was funded below the required amount. She said the library's budget was cut by $60,000, which was 27% of its operating budget, and that the waiver can be applied for five consecutive years. By fiscal year 2031, the library must be back to the required funding level of $228,650 or lose certification.
The town still has paperwork to complete, so this is a funding and compliance lead.
- Meeting date
- September 29, 2026
- Agency
- Town of West Brookfield
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