The Swampscott Board of the Public Library discussed Marblehead's pending decertification and a functionally reduced operating budget. Chair Neal Dechillo, Treasurer Johannah Morgen, and Member Jonathan Nichols attended. The FY27 budget increased 2.2 percent but fails to cover cost of living
Swampscott Public Library board addresses major staffing vacancies and rising network funding risks. The Board of the Public Library discussed significant ongoing staffing challenges: the Head of Circulation is on FMLA leave for a minimum of 12 weeks while the Reference Librarian remains on
Swampscott's library board faces fundraising challenge for renovation project. The town approved $100,000 in funding contingent on the board raising an additional $250,000 in private donations to complete the side entrance work. Chair Neal DeChillo met with members Johannah Morgen and Jonathan
Swampscott library board weighs FY27 budget scenarios, staffing leave, $25,000 proposal. Chair Neal DeChillo and two board members reviewed level-funding and five-percent-cut options, requesting $2,000 in training cost restorations. The Friends of the library are considering $25,000 in spending
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