The Board of Library Trustees meeting in Northborough, Massachusetts, on March 11, 2025, focused on the library's policy regarding political meetings. A key discussion point was the previous policy that prohibited all political meetings in the library, which some members found effective for maintaining a neutral environment.

One trustee noted that while the policy made operations simpler, it could face legal challenges if enforced strictly, as it may infringe on free speech rights. The conversation highlighted the distinction between political rallies and meetings held by political committees for planning purposes. For instance, while a congressman like Jim McGovern might be welcomed to present agendas, local political committees were previously barred from using library space for their activities.

Trustees expressed the need to clarify the library's stance on political activities, emphasizing the importance of fostering a space for discussion while also adhering to legal guidelines. The meeting concluded with a call to develop a library program policy that would address these concerns, indicating that further discussions and a vote on the matter would be necessary in future meetings.