We have a Building Program!
Written by Director Sheila McCormick with input from LFNAC members, the Building Program is a description of Hatfield including demographic information; a description of the current library, its assets and its deficiencies; and a description of the best library for Hatfield incorporating square footage for different service areas, types of furniture, shelving, and work space. The Building Program was approved by the Board of Trustees and by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Copies are available at Town Hall and the Library.
We have an Architect!
We have selected Stephen Hale of Hale Associates, Boston, Mass. to work with us on the feasibility study. He will look at our current building, the Center School, the space between Dickinson Memorial and the Elementary School, and space near Smith Academy. Together, we will assess the possibilities of all sites and hope to have a recommendation to bring to Town Meeting in May. Be assured that there will be plenty of opportunities for Hatfield residents to comment throughout the process.
LFNAC consists of eight members: Library Director Sheila McCormick; Harold Green, Chair; Historical Commission Liaison Lynn Omasta, Vice-Chair; Library Trustee Dodie Gaudet, Secretary; Martin Antonetti; Susan Gaughan; Milton Howard; and Mary Williams.
The work of this Committee is funded through a $40,000 grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, $8,000 from the Friends of Hatfield Library, $4,000 from Hatfield Library Funds and $8,000 from the town of Hatfield, approved at the May 2007 Town meeting.
12/6/2008
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