TRUSTEES OF THE WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARY
Two seats (three year terms)
Trustees oversee all library services and policies. Through an ongoing planning process, they assess the Library’s needs and role in town. They establish policies and procedures for the Library that reflect the needs of the community consistent with national standards set by the American Library Association. Trustees work with the Library Director to prepare a budget that will provide services to the community in a fiscally responsible way. With the Director, Trustees also supervise library property and facilities that consist of a main library and two branches.
Q1. What is your track record on environmental sustainability, including any related interests, experience, or initiatives?
A1.
Maura Murphy-
Other than as a concerned resident of Earth, I do not have a particular background in sustainability and need to rely on organizations such as yours for guidance.
Diane Savage-
While in law school i worked with the Mass Dept of Environmental Protection because the health of our natural resources was, and remains, a strong passion of mine. In my personal life, I use sustainable practices when at all possible. I am a firm believer that we are stewards of our planet and must protect its resources for our own health and safety and for those of future generations. We won't make much progress unless we all commit to doing our part.
Q2. As you know, Town Meeting passed the Select Board’s Resolution to Address the Impact of Climate Change in October 2020. How do you envision this resolution being carried out by the Library Board of Trustees in the months ahead?
A2.
Maura Murphy-
I anticipate that the Trustees will be enthusiastic participants in whatever initiatives the Town brings forward under the Resolution, assuming any necessary funding is made available.
Diane Savage-
As is our current practice, the trustees support sustainability as part of a town-wide, team effort to produce a safer and cleaner environment. At every opportunity we consider the environmental impact of our decisions before implementation. We understand that sound sustainable practices require thoughtful, and often complex, decision making, to which we are committed.
Q3.Given that the main library is about to undergo major renovations, including a roof replacement, how will you ensure that this work will also enhance sustainability and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
A3.
Maura Murphy-
I am not personally involved in the committee overseeing the renovations so I cannot address this in detail. I do know that our new roof will be solar ready, so we will be able to install solar panels should the Town implement such a program.
Diane Savage-
We have been very fortunate to be partnering with FMD in our projects. They, like us, are ever-aware that construction decisions impact the environment and therefore must be considered in that context. We especially value the FMD partnership as they have the resources to explore and present sustainable options to our board. My goal is for us to continue to be responsible partners in that effort.
Two seats (three year terms)
Trustees oversee all library services and policies. Through an ongoing planning process, they assess the Library’s needs and role in town. They establish policies and procedures for the Library that reflect the needs of the community consistent with national standards set by the American Library Association. Trustees work with the Library Director to prepare a budget that will provide services to the community in a fiscally responsible way. With the Director, Trustees also supervise library property and facilities that consist of a main library and two branches.
Q1. What is your track record on environmental sustainability, including any related interests, experience, or initiatives?
A1.
Maura Murphy-
Other than as a concerned resident of Earth, I do not have a particular background in sustainability and need to rely on organizations such as yours for guidance.
Diane Savage-
While in law school i worked with the Mass Dept of Environmental Protection because the health of our natural resources was, and remains, a strong passion of mine. In my personal life, I use sustainable practices when at all possible. I am a firm believer that we are stewards of our planet and must protect its resources for our own health and safety and for those of future generations. We won't make much progress unless we all commit to doing our part.
Q2. As you know, Town Meeting passed the Select Board’s Resolution to Address the Impact of Climate Change in October 2020. How do you envision this resolution being carried out by the Library Board of Trustees in the months ahead?
A2.
Maura Murphy-
I anticipate that the Trustees will be enthusiastic participants in whatever initiatives the Town brings forward under the Resolution, assuming any necessary funding is made available.
Diane Savage-
As is our current practice, the trustees support sustainability as part of a town-wide, team effort to produce a safer and cleaner environment. At every opportunity we consider the environmental impact of our decisions before implementation. We understand that sound sustainable practices require thoughtful, and often complex, decision making, to which we are committed.
Q3.Given that the main library is about to undergo major renovations, including a roof replacement, how will you ensure that this work will also enhance sustainability and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
A3.
Maura Murphy-
I am not personally involved in the committee overseeing the renovations so I cannot address this in detail. I do know that our new roof will be solar ready, so we will be able to install solar panels should the Town implement such a program.
Diane Savage-
We have been very fortunate to be partnering with FMD in our projects. They, like us, are ever-aware that construction decisions impact the environment and therefore must be considered in that context. We especially value the FMD partnership as they have the resources to explore and present sustainable options to our board. My goal is for us to continue to be responsible partners in that effort.