Library Board approves two FY27 budgets ahead of debt exclusion vote
Dighton Library Board unanimously approves two FY27 budgets ahead of town debt exclusion vote. Library Director Mark Procknik presented separate budget proposals totaling $322,416.59 if the town debt exclusion passes or $315,984.00 if it fails, with both including union employee raises and Library
Library Board of Trustees · Meeting of January 15, 2026
Dighton Library Board unanimously approves two FY27 budgets ahead of town debt exclusion vote. Library Director Mark Procknik presented separate budget proposals totaling $322,416.59 if the town debt exclusion passes or $315,984.00 if it fails, with both including union employee raises and Library utility costs. The board voted unanimously on both budgets.
The non-exclusion budget reduces the Library Director's salary to meet Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners minimum funding requirements.
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Source: the Library Board of Trustees meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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