Letters to the Editor

Resident issues some cheers and jeers for recent actions

To the Editor:

Cheers to The Community Journal for breaking the story on Westminster Selectman Nicholas Hay’s misuse of an inspection sticker.

Cheers for Selectman John Fairbanks attempt to replace Hay as chairman of the Board.

Jeers to our newest Selectwoman, Laila Michard. You had an opportunity to do the right thing to demote Hay, but did not want to be judge and jury. That is the job of a Selectman/woman.

Jeers to Mr. Hay, you deal with millions of our tax dollars, but cannot manage a few of your dollars to fix your vehicle.

And lastly, Jeers to the entire Board of Selectman. Not one of you saw fit to attend the announcement of Jupin’s Law in Worcester. Maybe some feel we only need a chief, sergeant and patrolman - wrong again. And vindictive.
Jack Dube
Westminster

Changes coming to fee structure at Forbush Library

To the Editor:

To Forbush Library borrowers:

The Forbush Memorial Library has had a long history of keeping overdue charges to a minimum by only charging overdue fines for videos and DVDs. After an intensive six month review, it was found that many borrowers have not been returning materials in a timely manner.

To encourage our borrowers to return materials on time, the Forbush Board of Trustees voted to initiate an overdue-fines policy beginning January 1, 2010.

Anything checked out after January 1, 2010, that comes overdue will be charged the following fines:

• Overdue books, magazines, audio books, and CDs (music): $0.10 a day per item ($3 max)

• Overdue videos and DVDs: $1 per day ($5 max)

• Museum passes: $5 per day ($15 max)

• A processing fee of $5 per item will be added if overdue materials reach the billing stage

All fines and fees remain on a borrower’s record until paid. If the amount reaches $10 or more, library privileges (including borrowing, renewing, or using computers) are suspended and the borrower’s account is blocked until the account is settled.

Library materials that do reach the billing stage must be returned, paid for, or replaced with exact copies.

As a reminder, borrowers do have ample time to return or renew what they have borrowed to avoid fines.

Further information about the Library’s borrowing and fines policy may be found on the Library’s Web page at www.forbushlibrary.org.
Margaret Howe-Soper,
Forbush Memorial Library Director