Library Trustees Approve Two Budget Transfers, Plan Closure
The Belmont Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved two budget transfers totaling up to $130,000 at its May 21 meeting.
Board of Library Trustees · Meeting of May 21, 2026
BELMONT — The Belmont Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved two budget transfers totaling up to $130,000 at its May 21 meeting. Chair Edward Barker Jr. led the approval of a $10,000 transfer from the Jane Gray Dustan interest bearing account to children's services and an operating budget transfer of up to $120,000 from unspent salary funds for capital purchases. The trustees announced a May 26-28 library closure for building improvements including green roof and millwork installation, electrical upgrades, and tree removal.
Staff planned to use the closure period for professional development and emergency services training.
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Source: the Board of Library Trustees meeting of May 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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