Reading Public Library
Board of Trustees
Meeting Agenda
February 3, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Location: Reading Public Library and via Zoom
Attendees
:
Tony Pikramanos
Heather Evans
Kristen Hurd
Rich Grogan
Libbet Downs
Special Guest
: Brian Cali
1. Call to Order / Roll call
2. Changes to Agenda Items: Moving Brian to earlier in the meeting since he is in attendance.
Brian’s Report:
Representing the energy committee; awarded a $267K grant to move Town
buildings toward more energy efficiency
Funds must be expended by the end of CY 2026.
3 projects at the library:
(1) Reduce fossil fuel use and allow for heat pump installation for both heating and cooling
Insulating attic floor
Electrical upgrades
There are two options:
Using existing ductwork
Combination of mini-splits and floor-mounted units
(2) Repair sidewalk to improve access to the building
Re-establishing gravel path to allow access to the lift
Fix broken sidewalk in the front
(3) Upgrade interior lighting, focusing on fluorescents
Status: Waiting on specific estimates and numbers
Next steps: Brian is working closely with Tony, and Bill (Bakker); decisions will come to the Board.
Electric & heat pump work would be simultaneous.
Attic work could come later.
Timeline is by the next heating season (fall 2026).
3. Approve Minutes from Last Meeting: Unanimous approval, 6:45PM.
4. Public Comments: None.
5. Secretary’s Report: None.
6. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer not in attendance. Tony offered financial information regarding library account balance:
$39,788.61 is balance in Mascoma checking account
$15.99 in CD interest
7. Librarian’s Report
Co-sponsored Christmas movie with West Windsor library, in town hall in West Windsor – went very well with a nice crowd.
Co-sponsored games night with Rec Committee.
Recorded several podcast episodes since last meeting.
Future of Reading group met since we met last.
Buddhist meditation group also met in the library.
In general, Tony enjoys offering the space, but wants to make sure there are no conflicts of interest. Tony will get in touch with peer organizations to gather more information, and then we will discuss it further at a future Board meeting.
Tony discussed local storage in Town for “staging” to allow for the construction / upgrades discussed at the beginning of the meeting. Also “Jeff’s Rubbish Removal” recommended for removal of any trash or other items that should be discarded.
Planning for Tony’s absence coming up in early March.
8. New Business
Library files clean up – follow up on what was done: Board to push this to the next meeting.
Discussion of CD and potential options:
i. Board voted unanimously to renew our CD at Mascoma Bank.
Secretary vacancy discussion:
i. Board agreed to push this to the next meeting, when we have full
attendance.
9. Items & Date for Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 10th
10. Adjourn