Plainfield Public Library Director Joseph Hugh Da Rold asked Planning Board members Thursday to consider adding funds to the 2011 capital improvement plan for two projects.
Da Rold said the library needs $20,000 to repair roof leaks around the perimeter of the library building and $100,000 to bridge a gap between $700,000 raised privately in capital funds and the estimated $800,000 cost of renovations to the childrens' library.
When first proposed several years ago, the childrens' library upgrades were estimated at $500,000, Da Rold said, but rising costs outstripped the amount raised.
Although the City Council had already approved the 2011 Capital Improvement Plan, the Planning Board agreed to recommend to the council an addendum covering the changes.
--Bernice Paglia
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This is something that ought to be done--and the cuts to the Library should be restored. Our Library is one of Plainfield's most valuable resources and the staff does a great job in serving our entire community!
ReplyDeleteThe Mayor can only provide for one emergency request for Capital Funding a week and don't you think providing for an emergency request for a gun shot detection system is more important than providing for what is considered one of the best gems of the City?
ReplyDeleteTo 8:38am - No, I do not. Putting violence before education is Plainfield's whole problem.
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