The final approvals for repairs and upgrades for the Kent Memorial Library will be decided at a Town Meeting:

7 pm - Thursday, Dec. 4 

Suffield High School Auditorium

Click here for the agenda. 

The Board of Selectman and the Board of Finance have voted to recommend a construction project to finish the upgrades and build a new ADA entrance to Kent Memorial Library.  A Town Meeting for your approval has been set for this Thursday night at 7 pm at Suffield High School. 

The total library project will upgrade heating, cooling, electrical and windows, plus a new ADA entranceway.  The total project cost is approximately $4.4m with about 40% coming from grants and private donations. The total also includes more than 10% for contingency costs in case unexpected repairs are necessary.

Construction estimates did come in about $1m more than expected.  The budget gap is being filled by $350k with an additional grant from the Amiel Zak fund, $350K from the library's endowment fund, and $350k from the town.  The town's $350k is being funded from the existing reserve fund.  

*** Please make sure to come to the Town Meeting on Thursday night ***