Trustees OK minutes, review final crosswalk design

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What happened

The Goodnow Library Trustees reviewed the 100 percent design for the Concord Road crosswalk and solar flashing beacon, and agreed to update the April letter of support; no formal vote was taken on the letter. The Historical District Commission review is set for early December, and the letter is needed by Nov. 12. Consultants described a strategic planning process with a written draft due May 1, and the GLF previewed an endowment campaign launching in January 2027. The minutes were approved 5-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Key decisions

• 📋 Final crosswalk design reviewed; letter of support to be updated. Trustees reviewed the 100 percent design and agreed to build on the April letter of support for the Historical District Commission. No vote was taken on the letter, and construction may slip to spring. (Vote no vote). Read case details
• ● Trustees approve previous meeting minutes. The minutes were approved with the May meeting date corrected to May 11. (Vote 5-0). Read case details

Next dates

• Nov. 12: Deadline for updated Concord Road support letter
• Nov. 19: Historical room ribbon cutting, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Dec. 1: Next trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Dec. 9: Community Preservation Committee hearing on library storage application
• May 1: Written strategic plan draft due

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