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REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF INTERIOR: This project, Chapter 3 of The Next Chapter, addresses cri cal repairs resul ng
from water damage and the renova on of the interior of the library. There are no plans to increase the physical footprint
of the library. The work will be phased over two years and will not require the library to close.
Damage: Severe water damage has affected walls, ceilings and rugs. The three original, 1902 rooms of the
library have sustained damage to the horse-hair plaster walls and original decora ve molding that need to be handled by
a company specializing in historical re-crea on and preserva on. A video tour of the damage can be found here:
h ps://drive.google.com/file/d/1F-X320CrnsAFDJUUw6-ANG792Q8tK1s4/view?usp=sharing
Renova7on: Use of the library has changed significantly in the 21 years since the library was last renovated and
expanded. In 2024 the library received nearly 200,000 individual visits with 178,453 books and 99,047 ebooks circulated.
Our excellent library staff presented 628 programs a5ended by 15,159 children and adults.
Current challenges include a lack of quiet study spaces, insufficient mee ng rooms and noise mi ga on. The
library is fortunate to have 30 to 50 teens and tweens visit the library every day a7er school. Many have no other place
to go, especially on school half-days. Our wonderful Young Adult librarians plan programs and ac vi es for them but,
being teens, they are naturally noisy and disturb other patrons. The new plans will provide a solu on.
PROJECT HISTORY & RATIONALIZATION: A ached.
MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND: h ps://library.canton.ma.us/582/The-Next-Chapter
DETAILED PROJECT PLANS:h ps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kKXyjqkqrquR6lt4fxKL_M2Dx2mpg98W?usp=sharing
TIME LINE: A ached
COST: $4,697,750
FUNDING PLAN: The project will be funded through various sources to preclude an override. Free Cash will provide most
of the funding and will be split:
$2,168,000 at Town Mee ng, May 2025
$1,414,268 at a Special Town Mee ng, November 2025 (a7er funds are cer fied by the state and available)
Design Funding: $378,000
$ 300,000 Library’s Vicky Chaisson Memorial Trust Fund
$ 50,000 Select Board Mi ga on
$ 28,000 Free Cash. Note that these funds must be approved at TM November 2025.
Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) Funding: $180,868
$ 35,175 ARPA funds
$ 100,000 *Loan as needed from Library’s Vicky Chaisson Memorial Trust Fund to be repaid if
project is approved at TM November 2025
$ 45, 693 *Loan as needed from Library’s State Aid to be repaid if project is approved at TM,
November 2025
*OPM costs are billed as used and are for the en re project, es mated to be completed by November 2026
Construc7on Funding: $4,138,882
$ 200,000 CPA funds for restora on of the three, 1902, original rooms of the library. Note that
these funds must be approved at TM, May 2025
$ 450,000 Turnback from Library Roof/HVAC Capital Project. Note that these funds must be
reappropriated at TM, May 2025 and might be higher
$ 250,000 Funding raised by the capital campaign commi5ee
$2,168,000 Free Cash. Note that these funds must be approved at TM, May 2025
$1,244,575 Free Cash. Note that these funds must be approved at TM November, 2025Source page 2
. The CANTON I] ml Next Chapter... PUBLIC LIBRARY CONNECT LEARN - GROW
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• Founded in 1874 in Town Hall
• Historical building and land donated by
History the Hemenways in 1902
• Expanded in 1962
• Renovated & Expanded in 2003
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Then and Now 4
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Over 20 years, with nearly 200,000 visits per
year, user needs have changed.
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Mounting necessary building repairs 6
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NEARLY COMPLETE UNDER BUDGET! Chapter 1 Exterior Repairs
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Roof and HVAC
replacement
Funded by Town
Meeting 2023
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Chapter 2
Library Park DUE FOR
COMPLETION
FALL 2025Source page 10
Town Meeting approved CPA funding of $452,500 to
create the Library Park
Outdoor programming
Place for residents to work
and relax
Close to downtown
businesses
300+ PERSONALIZED
BRICKS PURCHAESD
BY CITIZENS AND
BUSINESS
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Chapter 3 Interior Repairs & Renovation
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Significant interior damage 16
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Significant interior damage 17
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Interior renovation
Address Noise issues
Create dedicated
tween/teen area
Create more quiet
study rooms
Create more meeting
rooms
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APPROACH | PHASED OCCUPIED CONSTRUCTION ‘TEMPORARY TSKPxikd “ee PARTON
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Design Funding: $378,000
q $300,000 Vicky Chaisson Memorial Trust Fund
q $ 50,000 Select Board Mitigation Fund
q $ 28,000 Free Cash. Must be approved STM 11/25
OPM Funding: $180,868
q $ 35,175 ARPA funds
q $100,000 Loan as needed from Vicky Chaisson Memorial Trust
fund to be repaid if project approved at STM 11/25*
q $ 45,693 Loan as needed from Library’s State Aid to be repaid if
project is approved at STM 11/25*
*OPM costs are billed as used and are for entire project.
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Construction Funding: $4,138,882
q $ 200,000 CPA funds. Must be approved at TM 5/25
q $ 450,000 Turnback from Library Roof/HVAC capital
project. Must be approved at TM 5/25 and might be higher
q $ 250,000 Funding from grants and donations
q $2,168,000 Free Cash. Must be approved at TM 5/25
q $1,244,575 Free Cash. Must be approved at STM 11/25
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FUNDING SOURCES FOR
LIBRARY REPAIR/RENOVATION PROJECT
2025-2027
$4,697,750
SELECT BOARD MITIGATION
FUNDS
ARPA FUNDS
LIBRARY TRUST
FUND
Vicky Chaisson Memorial Library Trust Fund $300,000
CPA
FUNDS
Select Board Mitigation Fund $50,000
FREE CASH TM 11/25 TURNBACK
ROOF/HVAC ARPA Funds $35,175
PROJECT
Community Preservation Act Funds $200,000
FUNDRAISING
Turnback from Library Roof/HVAC Capital Project
$450,000
Fundraising $250,000
Free Cash from Town Meeting 5/25 $2,168,000
Free Cash from Town Meeting 11/25 $1,244,575
FREE CASH TM 5/25Source page 23
FUNDING SOURCES FOR
LIBRARY REPAIR/RENOVATION PROJECT
2025-2027
$4,697,750
SELECT BOARD MITIGATION
FUNDS
ARPA FUNDS
LIBRARY TRUST
FUND
Vicky Chaisson Memorial Library Trust Fund $300,000
CPA
FUNDS
Select Board Mitigation Fund $50,000
FREE CASH TM 11/25 TURNBACK
ROOF/HVAC ARPA Funds $35,175
PROJECT
Community Preservation Act Funds $200,000
FUNDRAISING
Turnback from Library Roof/HVAC Capital Project
$450,000
Fundraising $250,000
Free Cash from Town Meeting 5/25 $2,168,000
Free Cash from Town Meeting 11/25 $1,244,575
FREE CASH TM 5/25Source page 24
UNFUNDED
AT THIS TIME
Chapter 4
Children’s ParkSource page 30
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Thank you