FinCom Vote Sets Up Secret Ballot On Library Project

Library Trustees · Meeting of May 26, 2026

Clinton's Finance Committee voted against recommending the library building project's $11 million debt exclusion, triggering a secret ballot at Town Meeting. Library Trustees said the Finance Committee split 2-4 against the warrant article, meaning voters will decide the question by written ballot instead of a show of hands at the June 8 Town Meeting. Library Director Marie Letarte flagged a $1,734 shortfall between the fiscal 2027 budget's $81,000 materials line and the amount required under state aid rules, which a member called "an oversight because they raised our budget so much." Trustees also opened talks on bylaw gaps around chronic member absences, with member Jake Akremi agreeing to contact the town attorney.

The Friends of the Clinton Public Library reported canvassing about 50 people at Shaw's, with 27 in favor of the project and 11 opposed.

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Source: the Library Trustees meeting of May 26, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

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