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The Albany Public Library Board of Trustees invites library patrons and community members to provide input about the future of the North Albany Branch library. People can share comments about the North Albany Branch via a form that is available online. “The library trustees and administration ha...
Can't make it to a forum? Click here to let us know your thoughts! Albany Public Library is hosting two community forums in an effort to gather neighborhood and patron input about the future of the North Albany Branch library. Community members are encouraged to attend one or both of these s...
The APL Board of Trustees has a new slate of officers. Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of the following officers at the July 11 meeting: President Karen Strong Vice President Andrew Bechard Vice President for Finance Alison Calacone Secretary Brenda Robinson These officer...
Albany city residents voted May 16 to approve a 1.5 percent increase in the annual tax levy to support the Albany Public Library. The 2018 budget was approved by a final vote of 2,165 (76%) to 691 (24%). The approved 2018 operating tax levy is $6,981,873. The owner of a $150,000 home in the city ...
Albany voters go to the polls on Tuesday, May 16, to cast ballots on the library's budget and trustee candidates. The proposed 2018 budget of $6,981,873 carries a tax levy increase of 1.5 percent. If approved, this means that an Albany resident with a home assessed at $150,000 will pay about an...
Five candidates will be on the May 16 ballot for three seats on the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees. The candidates in ballot position order, which was randomly selected, are as follows: (1) Brenda J. Robinson of Livingston Ave. (2) Arlene C. Way of Second St. (3) Sarah Shearer of Prospe...