Ashaway library gets long needed raise
I just wanted to express my gratitude to the town council for listening to my concerns as well as many other townsfolk in requesting additional funding for the Ashaway library. The library had not been given an increase in it’s operating budget for three straight years… something in this time of increased operating costs due to inflation and high oil prices… could have crippled, maybe even bankrupted the institution. The library was given a raise of two thousand dollars in the budget and this in addition to increased private donations has really reduced the level of concern we were all feeling. Thank you town council.
scottbillhirst said,
Wednesday 2 July 2008 at 14:17 UTC
Hi!
I did have a letter in The Sun and spoke to the town council at the budget hearing. I believe I called all town council members and at least left a message.
Regards,
Scott
Note: Years ago I was on the Ashaway Free Library Board.
njwashor said,
Wednesday 2 July 2008 at 18:53 UTC
I’m sure you did… I see you over there (the library) all the time… it’s like your second home :) It’s good that the council did listen to our valid concerns and came through, even if it was in the 11th hour.