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NEWS RELEASES

Latest activities and updates from the MBLC

June 27, 2025 - Westford Celebrates Library Groundbreaking

The community of Westford recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the J.V. Fletcher Library expansion and renovation project. To support the project, Westford was awarded a base grant totaling $7,851,994 from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) as part of its Massachusetts Pub ... READ MORE

June 26, 2025 - Amherst Celebrates Jones Library Renovation and Expansion with Groundbreaking

Amherst residents, state representatives and local officials recently gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Jones Library. The Jones Library renovation and expansion project is partially funded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) with a base grant of over $13.8 mill ... READ MORE

June 06, 2025 - Governor Healey Appoints Kemarah Sika as MBLC Commissioner

Boston native Kemarah Sika has been appointed by Governor Maura Healey to serve as a Commissioner for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).  The MBLC is a nine-member board responsible for organizing, developing and improving library services across the Commonwealth. The MBL ... READ MORE

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Supreme Court Cases & Libraries

The Supreme Court has issued its final merit cases decisions on June 27.

Service Update – June 25, 2025

🕙 MBLC Monthly Board Meeting on July 10th (Hybrid)Contact: Rachel Masse The regular monthly board meeting of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for 10AM on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, at the MBLC Office. 📰 Governor Healey Appoints Kemarah Sika as MBLC Commissioner Contact: June Thammasnong Boston native Kemarah Sika has been appointed … Continue reading Service Update – June 25, 2025

MBLC Update June 13

Dear Colleagues, It has been a quieter-than-usual week on the federal front but I did want to share one important item. Yesterday, I received an email from the Regional Director for Senator Elizabeth Warren that said, in part: “Wanted to share this letter Senator Warren and Senator Markey sent last night to the Institute of … Continue reading MBLC Update June 13