Library Board of Trustees

Library Board approves response to Open Meeting Law complaint. Chair Jim Okolita led the board's meeting on Zoom with Director Beth Paine and trustees Ashley DiBiase, Diane Stewart, John Costello, Sherri Hartlen-Neely, Jen Paulin, and Heather Montross. The trustees reviewed and amended the response

Middleborough Library Board nominates Marla Snyder to fill trustee vacancy. Trustee John Costello moved to nominate Snyder, with all five voting trustees in favor and Board Chair Jim Okolita recused. The board also authorized Chair Okolita to respond to a public records request from the Friends of

Library board unanimously hires Beth Paine as new director, starting April 15. The seven trustees voted to authorize Chair Jim Okolita to present and sign a three-year contract for Paine at $103,500 annual salary, with standard Library Director provisions. The special meeting lasted over two hours,

Middleborough Library Board discussed HVAC project concerns and potential spring closure scenarios. Trustee John Costello reported that contractors now have key access to the library but that crane work in April may force temporary closures. The board unanimously approved three routine business