Of course, I am referring to the possibility of having a brand new library in downtown Turners Falls. As a 57-year resident of the town of Montague, I am so grateful to have landed here and been able to raise, with my husband Paul, our three sons here. We love this town and have supported it in many ways through committees on town government and our church community of Our Lady of Peace. After following the signs for or against the new library, or the Facebook posts, one thing is clear to me: this library will be a beacon of hope for our community. The financial impact on our town has been thoroughly explained in many posts and in mailed material and the Carnegie is going nowhere but will be repurposed. My family and I choose to support this library because of what it can offer through its expanded programming and space, through its free access to everyone, and to its community building potential. Please vote “yes” on June 24.
Eileen Mariani
Montague