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Barbera reported zero curbside pickups in April, 356 total patrons, seven classes with 16 visits serving 344 students (possible transcription ambiguity in counts), five story-time events with 51 adults and 80 children among attendees, and one Dungeons & Dragons event with nine attendees. Volunteers logged four volunteers with eight visits totaling 22 hours for the month; senior-book-club attendance and other recurring programs were also summarized.

Social-media metrics reported for April included a Facebook page reach of 2,492, Facebook page likes totaling 911 in April, 1,056 page followers, 567 Facebook page visits, Instagram reach of 54 with 192 followers and 10 profile visits. The library recorded 43 Wi‑Fi connections and 526 website visits in April. Physical circulation and holdings numbers were reported: Harberson (library name variants in transcript) circulated 1,607 items regardless of location; Harveston (?) circulated 1,579 items; total items reported were 11,279. OverDrive (digital) checkouts totaled 740 for April (50 eaudio, 222 ebooks, 372 total holds reported across formats). The director noted the library was closed April 12 for weather and April 21 for Patriots Day.

Barbera told trustees that CyberOptik (identified as the new website provider) is preparing a redesigned site expected to go live sometime in June; she asked trustees to focus feedback on format rather than content because the vendor had used older content in the draft. She said she would forward an offline link for trustees to review and train staff on future updates.

Trustees asked for an annual summary of usage data after more months of collection. The director also reported the town accountant resigned in April and a replacement is expected next month; financial numbers are likely to remain unchanged until the new accountant updates records.

Ending: Trustees had no objections to the director’s report; staff were asked to provide an annual summary of library statistics and to circulate the website preview link so trustees can provide feedback before launch.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Hubbardston: Library Trustees 5.1.25","oneSentenceSummary","Director Christine Barbera presented April 2025 circulation, program and social-media metrics, noted closures and previewed a website redesign by CyberOptik expected after June; trustees asked for an annual summary and received updates on volunteers and programs.","taxTitle","Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",61645,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6577063,"Trustees hire consultant for historical-site assessment; discuss repairs and remaining CIPC funds",263,3347715,3611000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3176491-3864d7ae8f855dd78216273e5a81c473&start=3347&end=3611","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3176491-3864d7ae8f855dd78216273e5a81c473/thumbnail_3347715.jpg","/articles/6577063/Massachusetts/Trustees-hire-consultant-for-historical-site-assessment-discuss-repairs-and-remaining-CIPC-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577063-cd1ef4816fa4933d2a0ce9d98d180d72/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437743&Signature=dVZem9Sz2wgFDWzE68S7xMiwqHPkTFN7cY4Tr4b4Erdd9YL~DTnfD4h~wERITaNOWJ5AsGLsuVs5ixVbGTBofdCFLQB8KMnjWh619cyqIxiY4DomaeZEmJEJa~4LcVHhG2FLULH0f34Tt6bXRLzlRjw3CQtpNaO1uIsXOCysG0wRf0hoOg1cQBd2ptLb~wWOAJaGOgOZgGkwVyWNn4FOzlnw4olZqqwiREWGPspkRHQuybaN1~VQUru9LeqXAykTeKQa6TuEtZx0qbUy~zvFTjMiI-SrXaO6BTKxunHbAnCJ1tQINgQYvOsDeMblJ1cQUDMwRBes356LTuVXV-dhPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees approved hiring consultant Wendy Frontiero to perform a site visit and interior assessment of the library to guide upcoming renovation decisions and to identify historically significant features to preserve.

The director reported $800 remains in the library’s CIPC (Capital Improvement Planning Committee) allocation; trustees approved using that money to hire Frontiero. Trustees noted mileage would be additional and discussed covering the extra cost from donations. Frontiero is expected to visit in June; trustees asked staff to coordinate schedules and include two trustees on the site visit if possible.

Trustees also reviewed recent foundation and pointing work, discussed whether remaining CIPC funds (and other available donations) might be put toward additional exterior pointing or interior-related repairs, and debated the flexibility of CIPC vs. CPC (Community Preservation Committee) funding constraints. During the meeting staff reported $14,000 remained in a line item labeled for library brick/repair (identified in the financial report) and that a prior foundation project cost approximately $19,000.

Trustees asked staff to solicit separate quotes for interior and exterior masonry/pointing work from contractors (Marie Masonry was mentioned as a prior contractor) and to submit quotes to the appropriate committee for guidance on allowable uses of CIPC and CPC funds.

Ending: Trustees approved the consultant visit with the expectation staff will return with contractor quotes and clearer funding guidance from CIPC/CPC before committing to larger renovation expenditures.","Trustees approved hiring consultant Wendy Frontiero for a building assessment using remaining CIPC funds, discussed foundation/pointing repair budgets and coordination with CIPC/CPC rules and contractors.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6577068,"Trustees approve 3-month trial of pop-up food pantry with Gardner-area partner",633,2696760,3330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3176491-3864d7ae8f855dd78216273e5a81c473&start=2696&end=3330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3176491-3864d7ae8f855dd78216273e5a81c473/thumbnail_2696760.jpg","/articles/6577068/Massachusetts/Trustees-approve-3-month-trial-of-pop-up-food-pantry-with-Gardner-area-partner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577068-1a98232796133c47fd2db03bc79447a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437744&Signature=nDxP4HcnGKXuTgXSp9Gn3AACDYi6Vw~5siLyVVMJ~3Xxx8VFaHEOgUjnYLMSmztL~Ux8xKk9wjH2ucx6BTS1e6x48kK4gGAzPqY-tLlKKdej6ahq99iPXiIgxHMRnZHLB2WVdtB6LUG~WW04PDGhxQZM1FzKUVKjL~xGapaTVba72C~wCfxI5YVQqxdhamRQ09VSGxGwNccyHufwjPgpclOovOF2oateayJsOlYVEW8jYyCtl0eNjr~wuILfm3AnqvR1NXBO6J0-BfJMKf6dcZqUZ2FYdzVot4AnHfOJiZfaJP0qWJT5v78Jj1UW6JfcvNGTsTGD5CnF~BO6Wt~U-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hubbardston Public Library trustees voted to approve a three-month trial collaboration to host a monthly two-hour pop-up food pantry run by a Gardner-area community action organization.

Library staff reported conversations with a community engagement person from the regional organization (identified in the meeting materials as the Gardner Community Action entity) that operates food-security programs, senior assistance and other services across multiple towns. The partner would provide food, setup and management; the library’s role would be to provide space, minor setup assistance (for example, two tables) and advertising support.

Trustees supported the idea as a way to reach broader populations than programs hosted at the senior center. Discussion covered location within the building (staff suggested the lower level so people would not have to carry items up the front steps), accessibility concerns related to basement stairs, and the need to avoid placing extra staffing burden on library employees.

Trustees agreed the partner would provide flyers and suggested joint promotion via the library’s social platforms, the town listserv and the senior center. Several trustees asked the library director to obtain a formal letter and meet with town public-health officials as needed; trustees noted the partner typically proposed a monthly two-hour distribution and suggested a three-month pilot period to evaluate demand and logistics.

The trustees moved to approve the collaboration and trial and the motion carried. Trustees asked staff to coordinate scheduling and supply a checklist for public-health and accessibility considerations prior to the first event.

Ending: The pilot was approved; staff will coordinate details with the partner organization and return to trustees with a report after the trial period.","Trustees approved a proposed collaboration with the Gardner-area Community Action organization to host a monthly two-hour pop-up food pantry at the library for a three-month trial period; trustees discussed space, advertising and accessibility concerns.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6577073,"Hubbardston library trustees expand scholarship pool and award three students",2301,436635,2738000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3176491-3864d7ae8f855dd78216273e5a81c473&start=436&end=2738","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3176491-3864d7ae8f855dd78216273e5a81c473/thumbnail_436635.jpg","/articles/6577073/Massachusetts/Hubbardston-library-trustees-expand-scholarship-pool-and-award-three-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6577073-bb4f2a74279369af4765d79b916c581d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437744&Signature=SUjTOu3P8GOr1EajxZQQ4fu~L5VQBE9tKzkqK0F8fHGke8tpwf7rYenLRZ64OQ7keDyWNXWSuoyn4nx~l2QdDtFJZ6serOQlUPfNDen8oO~70gyN1KCV89RQL3mh4nhkH1s18UiUj8OXLyvSSUIWyGIkBBWONooZZbAhoStce6aFNAXKeHkMNO88oTRW10Mr8Q9i3kEjPF1Eua1BW7Hou-y-NTwGwjcJ8lacGGWLLUWCd~7Z-SOV2xidvAumtznzM~zJGkTMG14yNle9zs0~QbMiuh0Omp5AuBmKoIMgtOU0HkaGwR12RJuUJHPCQ-2LR6tmJi~s~qskB62ncuA0tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hubbardston Public Library trustees voted to increase the library scholarship fund from $1,000 to $1,500 and to award scholarships to all three applicants who applied this year.

The trustees said scholarship applications closed the night prior and reviewed three applications during the meeting. Trustees discussed rubric scores for organization, personal essay, library use and alignment with the application prompt. Several trustees said applicants 1 and 2 scored higher on the rubric, while applicant 3 showed strong personal engagement with books even if the essay was less polished.

Trustees debated timing of the application cycle and whether to move the annual announcement earlier in the year. Several trustees suggested opening applications in January with a March 1 deadline and deciding at the April meeting to better align with students' decision timelines; no formal vote was taken on changing the schedule at this meeting.

After discussion about the donations account and upcoming renovation costs, a motion to increase the scholarship promotion fund from $1,000 to $1,500 carried. Trustees subsequently moved and approved funding scholarships for all three applicants.

Trustees recorded that the library typically awards at least two scholarships and that the library’s donations account supports the awards; one trustee noted approximately $14,000 remains in a line item identified in the financial report as related to library repair/pointing funds. Trustees also noted that the library-funded scholarships have previously been $500 each; with the fund extended to $1,500 the trustees approved all three awards rather than restrict payments to two recipients.

The discussion included repeated clarifications that some library activity (for example, use of ebooks or electronic resources) can be difficult to verify from circulation statistics alone unless a patron holds a town library card, and that volunteer service may be weighed when applicants lack card-based circulation records.

Trustees directed staff to process the awards from the donations/scholarship account and to document award amounts and recipients in library records.

Ending: The trustees closed the scholarship item by confirming the vote to extend the fund and to award all three applicants. No follow-up motions were recorded about changing the deadline at this meeting; trustees asked staff to bring timing-change proposals back for later consideration.","Trustees voted to increase the library scholarship fund from $1,000 to $1,500 and to award scholarships to all three applicants; trustees discussed rubric, library use and donations-account constraints.","actionData","errors"]

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