Perhaps we could let the Library become it's own 501c3 operation and sell them the building for $1 and release the town from that $250k per year burden, not to mention the $250k our state taxes kick in through a matching grant.
Now you have a scenario where those who are passionate about the library can run it how they see fit. Raise the funds, set salaries, arrange for volunteer assistance, operate the facility, make repairs as needed, rent it out for private events... Similar to what many towns have already done.
Then you could give the Library Director as big a raise as you'd like... or can afford.
It's a wonderful building: but I haven't stepped foot in it since 1996... and I can't really see myself going there for anything other than an alarm sounding or emergency as I'm a VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER for the town.
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