FRAMINGHAM, MA – Despite a masterful presentation by TMM Audrey Hall, a slight reduction in costs, and an extension of the grant period by the state, the article for proposed funding for a new building for McAuliffe did not receive the two thirds majority needed to pass.

The ballot vote for Article 26, (“Library Vote”), is available online at the Town’s website if you care to see which Town Meeting Memebers did or did not vote for the Article.

Due to the outcome of the vote, the Town of Framingham will lose the $ 1.6 million in state grant money that had been previously approved.

Library Trustees will now have to move forward on renovations to the existing building, including roof and HVAC repairs and handicapped accessibility.

Donations toward the new library building will be used towards improvements in the current building.

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