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Friday, 9th April 2010

Boston Public Library Trustees Approve Plan to Close Four Branches; Up to 69 Jobs Cut at Main Library/Admin Offices

From the Article:

The Boston Public Library Board of Trustees this morning approved a plan to close four neighborhood branches as part of an effort to eliminate a $3.3 million budget shortfall.

The plan would shutter the Faneuil branch in Brighton's Oak Square, along with Lower Mills in Dorchester, Orient Heights in East Boston, and Washington Village in South Boston's Old Colony Housing Development. The trustees also approved a plan to slash up to 69 jobs at the main library in Copley Square and in administrative offices.

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In a statement, Menino applauded the trustees for making "difficult but necessary'' decision during what called a "challenging budget year.''

Menino said he will "accept the board’s branch closure recommendations and the city will soon announce plans for the East Boston, Brighton, Dorchester and South Boston neighborhoods affected by these closures.''

Some councilors have vowed to fight the cuts. Nine of the 13 councilors sent a letter to the library president last week urging her to slow down the process, saying, "We cannot make a decision that will affect the lives of Bostonians for years to come in only a few short months."

Source: Boston Globe

See Also: News Release from City of Boston: Twenty-two BPL Branches to Remain Open with Current Hours


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