The Yarmouth Library Building Committee finalized its presentation strategy for the April 28 Annual Town Meeting. Chair Judy Tarver, Town Administrator, Library Director David Aronson, and Vice Chair Tom Pendleton or the project architect will present the library building proposal, with the
Library Building Committee finalizes town meeting presentation for April 28 vote on library renovation. Chair Judy Tarver reported the April 9 community session at the Senior Center was well attended with fact-seeking questions, and library open houses drew supporters in favor of the project. Town
Yarmouth Library Building Committee approves $13.4M state construction grant. The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners also awarded $403,104 in Green Library Incentive funds during a vote signed off virtually by Library Director David Aronson and Assistant Town Administrator Amy
Library Building Committee clears procedural votes before May election. The committee unanimously approved minutes from its March 5 and March 12 meetings. Library Director David Aronson reported the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners will vote April 2 on its report; deferring the project
Library Building Committee reviews cost and grant strategy as capital project moves forward. Tim Arnold of Accenture presented revised cost estimates and addressed Finance Committee questions, including a recommendation to raise construction contingency to eight percent with an estimated $500,000
Library Building Committee approves final $35.3 million project cost estimate with town obligation of $21.9 million. Matt Oudens reconciled cost estimates from two firms, breaking out $27.4 million in eligible construction costs and $1.8 million in non-eligible costs. The Massachusetts Board of
Library Building Committee approves prior minutes and advances community outreach. Vice Chair Tom Pendleton reported that the owner's project manager has issued procurement requests and that a podcast featuring committee materials will go live after recording February 26. The committee is preparing
Library Building Committee clears state review milestone and begins cost estimating. The project scored 255 of 288 points on its Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners evaluation, with consultant Matt Oudens reporting minor questions on study room size and handicap accessibility will be
Library Building Committee approves prior minutes, plans spring outreach push. The committee voted 4-0 (with one abstention) to approve January 8 and January 15 meeting minutes and confirmed a series of public events through March, including a Newcomers table on March 18, a PTO presentation on
Library Building Committee approves revised brochure and assigns outreach roles before Town Meeting. Chair Judy Tarver directed members to contact the Chamber of Commerce, Newcomers, Finance Committee, and Board of Selectmen; Finance Committee presentation tentatively set for March 11 and Selectmen