Library Trustees

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.

Ayer Library Trustees approve treasurer's report and chart governance path. The board voted unanimously to accept the Treasurer's Report showing $194,552.19 in closing fund balances and the Director's Report from Luke Kirkland. The Trustees discussed incorporating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and

Ayer Library Trustees approved a $138 invoice for governance and 501(c)(3) work and hosted a strategic planning workshop. Vice Chair Andrew Wilson chaired the meeting, with five trustees present: Rebecca Myers, Brenda Richard, Sue Kennedy, Cyndi Lavin, and Obadiah Brown. Treasurer Brenda Richard

Ayer Library Trustees reduce FY27 utilities budget and restructure board membership. Director Luke Kirkland reported completion of processing delays from 2025 and progress on glass slide archival cataloging, while new Engagement Librarian Melissa Guimont has begun programming and outreach. The

Ayer Library Trustees adopt personnel policies and fill vacancy. The board unanimously approved updates to personnel policies, including new Overview and Breaks sections, and voted to default to the town's definition of Family Medical Leave. Trustees voted 6-0 to appoint Brenda Richard, the sitting