Library Trustees advance renovation fundraising toward $2.13 million raised.
Gleason Public Library Trustees · Meeting of January 23, 2026
Carlisle Library Trustees advance renovation fundraising toward $2.13 million raised. The board reported 285 donor families, 42 major gifts of $5,000 or higher, and two external grants supporting the project. Trustees Martha Feeney-Patten, Jennifer Saak, and Kaitlin Waterson toured a River Road building as the preferred temporary relocation site during construction, with procurement discussions planned.
The board will formalize a fundraising and bidding timeline, verify a $400,000 trustee commitment, and launch spring fundraising including an art auction and targeted donor outreach. Trustees must complete a Community Preservation Act application feedback review by January 26.
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Source: the Gleason Public Library Trustees meeting of January 23, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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