Hadley Library Trustees Launch Endowment Drive Targeting $2 Million Goal
Hadley Library Trustees back $2 million endowment drive and reelect chair at July meeting.
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Hadley Library Trustees Agree to Map All Funds, Begin Endowment Planning
HADLEY — June 9, 2026 — Hadley Library Trustees agree to map all funds as first step toward a formal endowment. Meeting June 9, the board heard a detailed report from acting chair Joanne on research into how other libraries structure their development efforts, including a recent visit with Ruth Francis, a
Hadley Library Trustees Explore Northampton Fundraising Model, Flag LEED Stall
HADLEY — May 19, 2026 — Hadley Library trustees discussed a stalled LEED certification and an emerging endowment fundraising effort at their May 19 meeting. A trustee identified as Joanne announced plans to meet Thursday with Rachel, a Forbes Library of Northampton trustee and financial planner, to learn how that library built
Hadley Library Trustees Approve One-Year Director Contract Amid Budget Uncertainty
HADLEY — April 14, 2026 — Hadley Library Trustees renew director's contract for one year, citing town budget uncertainty. The board, meeting April 14, voted unanimously on several housekeeping measures, including eliminating the board chair's wet-signature requirement on Library Director Patrick's timesheets in favor of
Hadley Library Board Backs 8.2 Percent Budget Increase, Approves $10,000 Programming Draw
HADLEY — January 13, 2026 — Hadley Library trustees voted to advance an 8.2 percent FY27 budget request and authorized a $10,000 draw from the Charlotte Smith Fund for programming at their January 13 meeting. The budget, estimated at roughly $299,000 against the current $276,000, is driven primarily