Board of Library Trustees


Members

  • Nancy Breef-Pilz, Treasurer
    Term Expires: December 31, 2023
  • Leonard Epstein
    Term Expires: December 31, 2025
  • Jean Mallon, Chairperson
    Term Expires: December 31, 2026
  • Debbie Gordy
    Term Expires: December 31, 2024
  • Charles Cullinan
    Term Expires: December 31, 2024

Additional Member Information

The Select Board shall appoint a Board of Library Trustees consisting of five members for terms of three-years such that no more than two terms shall expire in, any one year.

Duties

The Board of Library Trustees shall be responsible for the operation and administration of the Mansfield Public Library. The Mansfield Public Library Board of Trustees supervises the custody and management of the library. The Board supervises the expenditures of all money raised or appropriated by the Town for its support, as well as money or property the library receives as gifts. The Board also:

  • Decides policy for facility use in conjunction with the Council on Aging Board
  • Sets policy for the running of programs
  • Works with the Library Director and staff to meet the mission of the library as a source of information and recreational and cultural activities for the town

The Board works to ensure that the library has the means to provide quality services and resources to the community.

Powers & Duties Defined by Code

The Board shall exercise all powers and duties of boards of library trustees under the General Laws, Chapter 78, Section 11 except custodial services.