Library Trustees approve policy updates and governance measures.
Ayer Library Trustees vote unanimously to revise five service policies and authorize their Chair to hire a CPA. Susan Kennedy, Chair, was authorized to select and engage an accountant to review the library's Form 990 tax filings; the Board also approved a $687 payment to Hurwitt and Associates.
Library Trustees · Meeting of May 14, 2026
Ayer Library Trustees vote unanimously to revise five service policies and authorize their Chair to hire a CPA. Susan Kennedy, Chair, was authorized to select and engage an accountant to review the library's Form 990 tax filings; the Board also approved a $687 payment to Hurwitt and Associates. Treasurer Brenda Richard reported closing fund balances of $195,102.08 with $549.89 in interest earned.
Director Luke Kirkland presented strategic planning research and a self-evaluation, with the Board expressing thanks for his leadership; Kathleen Cashel was elected to the Board in the May 12 ballot.
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Source: the Library Trustees meeting of May 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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