Joint meeting between the Londonderry Town Council and the Leech Library Trustees to address urgent building repairs. The Council successfully voted to authorize the expenditure of $257,189 for the first phase of remediation, which aims to reopen the facility by March. While the Council controls the funding, legal counsel clarified that the Library Trustees hold the official authority to select the specific construction firm. Members of the Council strongly recommended hiring Re Arc over other candidates, citing the firm’s superior cost estimates, detailed scheduling, and existing local presence. The discussion highlights a complex governance structure where the town owns the property and provides the budget, yet the trustees maintain independent decision-making power regarding project management. Ultimately, the meeting concludes with the financial approval necessary to move the restoration forward immediately.