Library trustees approve revised meeting room policy amid opening surge
Belmont's newly opened library draws record crowds; board approves revised meeting room policy. The Board of Library Trustees reported 35,000 visitors in the library's first 40 days despite record-breaking snow, with over 400 patron feedback responses mostly positive. The board unanimously approved
Board of Library Trustees · Meeting of February 26, 2026
Belmont's newly opened library draws record crowds; board approves revised meeting room policy. The Board of Library Trustees reported 35,000 visitors in the library's first 40 days despite record-breaking snow, with over 400 patron feedback responses mostly positive. The board unanimously approved a revised meeting room policy addressing elections and reservations while maintaining political neutrality, on a motion by Trustee Tara Donner.
The library continues to address plumbing issues with the building owner; final project costs are expected by June. The town authorized $34.5 million in borrowing for the building project and has borrowed $33 million so far.
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Source: the Board of Library Trustees meeting of February 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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