Otis Library trustees and building committee line up speakers, outreach ahead of May 19 town meeting vote

The Otis Library Building Committee and the Otis Library Board of Trustees met on May 13, 2026, and reviewed which individuals will speak at the town Annual Meeting and how to notify patrons and the broader community about a May 19 vote tied to the meeting.

The discussion, attended in person by committee and board members and remotely by representatives from architecture/consulting firms TSKP and Downes, focused on ensuring designated speakers have accurate facts and on outreach strategies to increase public awareness of the upcoming vote. The meeting record does not specify the content of the expected speeches or details of the ballot item to be voted on at the town Annual Meeting.

The groups recorded two procedural approvals during the session: the Building Committee approved its April 15, 2026 meeting minutes and the Board of Trustees approved its April 9, 2026 meeting minutes; the transcript does not list who moved or seconded those approvals, nor does it provide vote tallies.

Attendees listed in the minutes included Sue Brofman (who called the meeting to order), Tom Burke, Rosey, Jim Adams and Katelyn Chaffee (who is identified in the minutes as secretary). Remote participants identified by firm affiliation were Michael and Yugon from TSKP and Steve and Adam from Downes.

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Katelyn Chaffee noted the minutes were respectfully submitted and the next joint meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m.