Stoughton Library Director: Library Construction Projects Typically on Waiting List for 3-5 Years

The following is a press release from the Stoughton Public Library:

At its May 3, 2012 Board Meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) approved the addition of the construction project to the . 

“Because we know first-hand the difference libraries make in the lives of all our residents, we are pleased to add [Stoughton] to our Waiting List,” said MBLC Chair Katherine Dibble.

Stoughton Public Library Planning & Building Committee has worked diligently since 2007 when they received a Library Planning & Design Grant.  

“We’ve worked together to develop a project that the residents of Stoughton can be proud of and we are honored to be included in a program that has helped to fund 177 successful library projects across the state,” said Stoughton Library Trustee Chair Harvey Levensohn.

Now that the Library has been to receive state construction funds in the amount of $6,702,689, and has already, Stoughton just has to wait until the provisional funds are awarded.   

Historically, library construction projects are on the Waiting List for 3-5 years. Since the design includes LEED certified features, Stoughton expects to receive an additional grant of over $200,000.  

“We’re so thankful to the residents of Stoughton for supporting this project and we will be ready to put shovels in the ground as soon as we receive the grant from the MBLC,” said Pat Basler, Director of Stoughton Public Library.

Interim Town Manager Joseph D. Feaster, Jr., said, “On behalf of the residents of Stoughton I thank the Massachusetts Board of Library for their support of Stoughton’s library project, and I commend our Library Trustees and Director Basler for their leadership on this effort.”