Library plan sees criticism over size

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON The library building committee has met criticism from the Friends of the Southington Public Library group, for what they feel has been a lack of communication about the future of their programming space.

Sending a letter to the chair of the board, Republican Town Councilor Jim Morelli, the group expressed concerns regarding the need for more communication and how the reduced size of the building from its original 30,000-square-foot proposal could impact their ability to operate in the new space.

With many of their members unable to come to the building committee meet-

Students, business team up to recycle

By Nicole Zappone

The Citizen

Wheeler Elementary School is doing its part for the environment with a recycling initiative spearheaded by the Student Council and aided by a local company. Recycling bins were placed around the school, and each week, Student Council members sort through the contents. Metal items, such as cans, wires and utensils are transferred to larger bins outside. From there, HW Green Company, Inc. hauls the scrap to its recycling facility on South Washington Street.

See Recycle, A22 ings on a regular basis, many are unaware of what their new space will be like or if it will be adequate enough to accommodate their continued work.

The volunteer group, comprised primarily of seniors passionate about the library's role in the community, donate books to the library and help the staff pay for things outside of the normal operating budget having raised over $400,000 since their founding in 1996.

With a 600-square-foot bookstore in the basement of the current library, the group has expressed concerns that the 24,000square-foot building as planned won’t be big enough for themselves

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