- Nancy F - mentioned Economist article about the last Iron Lung survivor who recently died.
- T - Left Wallet home and Dave C. came through.
- Larry - Had guests for the Eclipse and they were as close to the sun as Bristol allowed.
- Mike K. - Perfect weather for Eclipse
- Maureen - Eclipse, Geoff's foot/Shoe, Susan Cherry
- Spence - Population?
- Liz S. - BIL, Dead Tesla, 24 Hours to get Home, Need Charging Stations
- Paul - We should put a EV station at Liz S.
- Eric - District Training went well, Went to Nancy's lake house for Eclipse, March Madness - won the bracket!
- Dave C. - for Dana
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- Guest Speaker: Dana Hart
Dana came to Middlebury in 2016. Studied at the Pratt Institute. Worked at the Meetropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Lives in Lincoln with Husband and 2 children,
Dana discussed the needs of the Library and the new expansion.
- the library is alot more than just books
- They have eBikes to lend!
- Weybridge recently joined as a community.
- Top 3 busiest in the State
- Aging systems including roof and basement mechanicals that need to be upgraded regardless.
- Curent library is not ADA, nor is it flexible enough.
The new process has been a thoughtful, methodical exercise. Goal was to save the original 1924 building. Tear down the addition and eliminate the 4th floor. Will Add 8,000 Sq. Ft., more than a 1/3.
They will reangle the rear parking lot to accomodate the addition. Town will add 10 parking spaces below.
Additon will double the Youth Space and it will no longer be in the basement.
First floor will have a 'Wiggle Room' for Kids and the 2nd, a space for teens,
Also on the 2nd floor, MCTV, Adult collection and New Conference Room. Also an outdoor space.
2 new entrances will be built. No longer accesss at the Main front doors. New Elevators.
Funding : $17m total, $4.5m Bond to be approved, $6m Capital, $2m Grant funding, $.5m Energy rebate, $4m Local Option Tax.
Dates: May 6, Public Meeting; May 7, Bond Vote
Design Development - Summer and Fall
Out for Bid in January
Feb - Move to National Bank Bldg.
March Start 56 week Construction. Open Summer 2026
Thank you, Dana!
Cow Tag - #10 no winner.
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY Geoff Conrad
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