Library Board Elects Barker Chair; Olmsted to Resign
Belmont Library Trustees voted unanimously to elect new officers led by Edward Barker Jr. as chair. Stephanie Cahoon was elected vice chair and Martha Brown as secretary. Acting Chair Corinne McCue Olmsted announced her resignation effective June 30 after 10 years of service.
Board of Library Trustees · Meeting of April 13, 2026
Belmont Library Trustees voted unanimously to elect new officers led by Edward Barker Jr. as chair. Stephanie Cahoon was elected vice chair and Martha Brown as secretary. Acting Chair Corinne McCue Olmsted announced her resignation effective June 30 after 10 years of service.
Library Director Peter Struzziero reported record usage in March with 33,000 patron visits and 63,000 items circulated, marking the busiest month in the library's history. The board ratified spending limits for two revolving funds at $25,000 and $50,000 respectively, and ongoing construction may require the building to close for two to three consecutive days.
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Source: the Board of Library Trustees meeting of April 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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