Librarian raises mold and storage concerns, will ask Select Board for space

Karina Jutzi, the library’s librarian, raised a health and preservation concern at the Sept. 29 meeting: “First concern is that of possible mold/mildew smell in current book storage area.” She outlined possible short-term fixes including bringing in a dehumidifier (subject to Select Board approval), using silicone desiccant packets or wrapping materials in plastic.

Karina said she will ask the Select Board about additional storage space and will approach the Community Hall Committee (Marcia Anderson, Jan Ladd and Norma Phillips) to discuss options. Board members also discussed whether improved building heating/ventilation—such as heat pumps and keeping doors open when feasible—might reduce humidity, and Bonita Baldwin and Robin Wilson said they would install nonfunctional cameras for perceived security.