FY 2011 - Town of Uxbridge

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oundaries. This area is known as the Uxbridge Town Common and Center Historic District. The Commission receives no state or local tax dollars and works with no funds. The purpose of this bylaw is to aid in the preservation and protection of the distinctive characteristics and architecture of the exterior of the buildings and places significant in the history of the Town of Uxbridge, by means of the maintenance and improvement of their settings and the encouragement of new building designs and modifications compatible with the existing architecture. Changes to the Exterior of Your Property within the District: If you are planning to make any changes to the exterior of your property, you will need to get an Application for Certification from the Town Clerk’s Office of the Planning Board. Fill it out and mail it to the Uxbridge Historic District Commission, 21 South Main Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569. During the fiscal year of FY10- FY11, the Commission approved Applications of Certification for renovation projects and signage for businesses within the Historic District. The Commission would like to thank the members of the Town Hall who have assisted with its responsibilities. The Commission would also like to thank the residences and businesses that have voluntarily worked during the last year to strive for a history unity within the designated area. Respectfully submitted, Faye McCloskey, Chairperson Pamela A Cahill Greg Dubell Jeannette Gokey Gerald Lemire Historical Commission T h e U x b r i d g e H i s t o r i c a l Commission had its first meeting on July 14, 1966. It has been an active group of citizens for over 45 years. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 3:00pm in the Coronet John Farnum House on Mendon St which was the site of our first town meeting. The Farnum House has continued to be used by various groups throughout the year. Open House was held in June, July, August and September. During Heritage Days in October tours were given by the Uxbridge Historical Society as well as commission members. This was repeated in December on First Night as well as Memorial Day. The Farnum House continues to be used by the Historical Society and the Historic Cemetery Committee for their regular meetings. We have also made the house available for various classes with the school system to enable them to better understand the history of the town and the period of the Farnum House. The major item for discussion at our meetings this year has been the replacement of the roof on the Farnum House. We were very concerned that with the snow this winter the house would suffer severe damage both to the structure as well as the contents within. We requested bids and sought information on the best approach to the problem. After the bids were received we brought the matter before the Town at the Annual Town Meeting. In spite of the hard economic times, the people of Uxbridge gave their support and voted to provide the funds to replace the roof with red cedar shingles. We cannot thank you enough for rising to the occasion to help us continue to care for your house. Without the new roof, we would certainly have sustained a major loss to one of the historical gems of the town. On behalf of the following members, please accept again our heartfelt thanks. Respectfully submitted, J Francis Cove, III, Chairman (2010-2013) Roy Henry (2010-2013) William Albin (2010-2013) Mary Dolan (2009-2012) Faye McCloskey (2009-2012) Shirley Maynard (2011-2014) B Mae Wrona, Secretary (2011-2014) Uxbridge Free Library Board of Library Trustees The 12 member Uxbridge Free Public Library Board of Trustees was established by Edward M. Thayer in 1893 when he built and donated the Thayer Memorial Building to the Town of Uxbridge to be used as a Public Library. The Town accepted the gift of the building in 1893 and as a part of the conditions of the gift agreed to “move into and establish in said building the present town library, and will thereafter assume and pay the expense of repairing and maintaining and keeping in good condition the said real estate.” (As quoted from Mr. Thayer’s original Trust document). The Board of Library Trustees of the Town of Uxbridge is charged with overseeing the Uxbridge Free Public Library. The Board hires the Director and Assistant Director, has oversight of those positions, sets policies, crafts and approves the budget request to the Town and administers the Library Trust Fund. The Trust Fund money is money bequeathed and donated from various individuals throughout the years. This fund is managed by the Board of Trustees and the Trustees’ Treasurer. Some of these funds were donated for specific purposes, such as they may be spent only on travel books or art books. Other money was donated to be spent exclusively on expansion or renovation projects. At the Board meeting in June 2011 the Board officers were as follows: Mark Francis, President Judy Lynch, Vice President Daniel Donovan, Treasurer Cathy Parker, Secretary The Board thanks our active Friends of the Library group for their continued fundraising efforts and support of the Library, and also thanks the citizens of the Town of Uxbridge for the support of their Library. The Board would also like to thank our wonderful staff for their continued continued on Page 42 FY 2011 :: Town of Uxbridge Annual Report Page 41
Uxbridge Free Library Board of Library Trustees continued good work and for making the Uxbridge Free Public Library a friendly and welcoming place for the citizens of Uxbridge. Last winter’s severe weather caused damage from ice dams to several areas in the Library. The restoration project was completed over the summer, and heating coils were installed to prevent a recurrence. At the close of FY2011, the members of the Board of Trustees were: Mark Francis, President Judy Lynch, Vice-President Dan Donovan, Treasurer Cathy Parker, Secretary Ellen Bisson-Kroll John Karagosian Margaret Paul Mark Wickstrom James Bartro Christopher Walkiewicz Mary Jo Murray One of our Life Trustees, Ernest Pouliot, passed away in the spring of 2011 after many years of dedicated service. Respectfully Submitted, Mark Francis, President Uxbridge Board of Library Trustees Page 42 Uxbridge Free Public Library In 1893, Edward C Thayer gifted the land and building now known as the Uxbridge Free Public Library to the community of Uxbridge. Its mission and purpose is to serve as a center for education, culture, recreation and information, providing the citizens of this community the opportunity to inform and educate themselves. We’ve heard people say that with the current technologies available, libraries may be in danger of becoming less relevant. I’m happy to report that in FY 2011 the Uxbridge Free Public Library circulated 91,484 items, including 54,757 books, 28,233 DVDs, 5,525 audio books and 1,845 periodicals. This past year eReaders became a part of the landscape as patrons were able to “test drive” one of the four Library Nooks, reading one of several pre-loaded titles or downloading one of the ebook titles provided by C/WMARS. Membership in C/ WMARS enabled our patrons to request 10,898 items through interlibrary loan, and Uxbridge reciprocated by lending 6,270 items to other libraries. Library patrons also took advantage of our discount museum passes to local attractions such as Southwick’s Zoo, Mystic Aquarium, Museum of Science, Children’s Museum and Museum of Fine Arts at considerable savings. The Library provides wireless Internet connections, public access computers with Microsoft Office software, tax forms, fax services, and electronic databases and downloadable a/v materials funded by the Library Trustees as well as the state and regional library systems. When the hurricane hit New England and people were without power for days on end, the Library was open offering them the opportunity to power up cell phones and to use the Internet to reconnect. On any given day, we average 32 patrons coming through our doors every hour. In this community, the Library not only remains relevant but has proven its value in a tough economy. The top floor of the library is now a busy local history and genealogy repository. We’ve collected back issues of the Whitin Spindle, a publication created by mill workers, and we currently have a volunteer indexing all issues and creating a searchable database for research. With the support of the Library Board of Trustees, a variety of programs of interest has met with enthusiastic response and we are often asked “Who’s coming next!” from people in the community. This year, we welcomed student volunteers Emily Keeler and Hannah Martel in the Children's Room and Chris Powloka on the Main Floor. We continue our participation in the Books & Beyond reading incentive program hosted by the Taft Elementary School, with the Friends of the Library providing funding for all prizes awarded. The Summer Reading Program remains popular for both children and adults, with all prizes and materials donated by the Friends of the Library. This year, the highlight was a magic show which mystified and wowed children of all ages. The Children's Room staff was host to many Uxbridge Public School classroom visits throughout the year, and Kirsten Fournier, the Uxbridge High School Librarian, brought groups of teens over for library orientation. Drop-In Story continues to be a popular program for our youngest patrons. The Library hosts an active Teen Advisory Board, hosting Movie Nights, gaming tournaments and pizza parties. Four areas in the Library suffered water damage from last winter’s severe weather, but the restoration project was completed during the summer and heating coils were installed to prevent a recurrence. We are grateful to the Town for their assistance during this project. The Friends of the Library continue their invaluable support by organizing biannual Book & Bake Sales, sponsoring programs, and providing many of the discount museum passes. Their fundraisers have provided a lot of fun, such as BootCamp Fitness, and we look forward to another year of creative activities to help support the library. On December 3rd, the Library opened its doors for First Night, where the Friends of the Library provided storytelling, crafts and snacks to children of all ages. The Friends’ Homebound delivery service helps those patrons who cannot otherwise receive library services, and their dedication is appreciated. The Library Board of Trustees has been instrumental in preserving this institution for future generations. We thank the Town officials, administrative team and the Town’s Finance Committee for their continued support of the Library. I thank the Library Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Library, the Uxbridge Library patrons and my wonderful staff for their commitment to excellence in customer service, for respecting the grand tradition the Library was founded upon and for furthering its mission and purpose. Respectfully submitted, Jane Granatino, MLIS Library Director FY 2011 :: Town of Uxbridge Annual Report
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