1938-01-27City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Library Trustees
Subcommittee:
Date: 01/27/1938
Place: Beverly Public Library
Board members present: Katharine P. Loring, Saul J. Cagan, James A. Cronin, Thomas F.
Delaney, Fred H. Porter, William A. Rowe, and Robert O. Small
Board members absent: Mrs. E. Prebble Motley, Sr., and Rev. Clarence S. Pond
Others present:
Recorder: Marjorie H. Stanton
January 27, 1938
The regular meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, January 27th, at 4 P.M., with
Miss Loring, Messrs. Cronin, Cagan, Porter, Rowe, Delaney, and Small in attendance.
The records of the meeting of December 30th were read and approved.
Mr. Small presented the report of the Finance Committee, and stated that that Committee
had met with the Mayor, to discuss the budget for the year. This report was approved.
The Administration Committee reported that repairs to the plastering at the Main Library
had been completed, and that necessary painting would be done later. Also that, to remedy leaks
in a satisfactory manner, it would be necessary to lay a new roof, the old one being too worn for
further mending.
The Committee reported that there was need of better drainage of the grounds at the
Farms Branch, and that this might be attended to by the City, as a W.P.A. project.
The Secretary was instructed to write to Dr. Murray, Alderman from Ward 6, asking him
to bring in an order to do the necessary word. This to be done with the permission of the
Trustees but with no expense to the Library.
The Circulation Committee recommended the purchase of 257 new titles and the
acceptance of 1 gift. Voted: that this recommendation be approved.
The report of the Librarian was read and placed on file.
Voted: to adjourn
Adjourned
Marjorie H. Stanton
Secretary