Status of Project

Unfortunately, the library project did not pass either town meeting (although there was a majority) or the town election. We hope that Clinton will get another chance to apply. Please don’t let this deter you from returning to our current building!

Myth #4 Nobody cares about this except the library people. Fortunately, that isn’t true. At the 2023 Town Meeting, residents voted en masse to approve $150k to move forward with the town’s application for a new or renovated library.  Clinton’s application was approved and we have been working on the design since last summer, in partnership with

Myth #3 If a new library doesn’t pass at Town Meeting, we can use the $11.3 Million to renovate the current library.   No, we cannot. The $11.3 Million dollars the state committed to Clinton is specifically for the library design that was submitted in December, after months of consultation and years of community feedback.  If the project

Myth #2 Nobody goes to the library anymore. Not true at all. With digital sources, people get electronic services & books at the tip of their fingers, but the physical library provides a sense of exploration rather than search.  We also have patrons taking meetings, using the computers, working remotely, hanging out with friends, and faxing

Myth #1 All the library does is provide books; why do you need a bigger space? First of all, this is not at all true.  Sure, we offer books, but in terms of physical items that people can take home, we also offer so much more.  Over the past 10 years, borrowing from the library has

This session is not much different than the March 31 session, but there are a couple more renderings.

Tuesday, March 31 at the Library

Of course cost is an issue. A new library would be AWESOME for Clinton residents and we know Clinton deserves the BEST library possible, but everyone has to commit a little bit more. With help from the assessor’s office and a municipal bonding company supplying some crucial information, we can offer an estimate of the

The MA Board of Library Commissioners approved the following grant amount to Clinton for the library construction project: $11,316,281, based on a construction estimate of $24,854,052. Watch this space for more information about the impact on you!

As soon as we have the estimates & the grant amounts, we will be doing more information sessions. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates following:

The Independent Reviews gave the following feedback to our submitted design: Just a Reminder, Review the Design Documents Here The next step is to get a professional estimate.

Based on feedback from residents, library staff, and the building committee, this is the design submitted to the state for review.

A recording of the November 25 Permanent Building Committee meeting

Join us in the Town Hall Selectboard chambers (2nd floor) at 7pm on December 9th for the opportunity for feedback before the design is submitted for review.

November 4 Permanent Building Committee Meeting & Architect’s Presentation with Community Feedback For more information about the project, please watch the recording.

Design 7.2 two-level split with adult on first floor Design 7B-1 two-level with split, youth on first floor Design 8.3 Basic two-story with youth on first floor Survey of Chestnut St. site.

If you want to make your voice heard in a public forum, please attend Tuesday’s meeting in the Library Community Room. The building committee meets November 4 at 6:30 and the architect will show the latest designs following. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The Permanent Building Committee members used a scientific matrix to determine that the site on Chestnut St. was a better site for a new library than to renovate the existing site. You can see that matrix below.

If you missed last week’s meeting with the architect, the recording is now available.

First of all, thank you to those who made the effort to come to this joint meeting with the Permanent Building Committee (PBC), Selectboard (SB), and Board of Library Trustees (BoT). I understand some people were waiting with the cheerleader parents on the side of the building and then went home.  The meeting should have

Just in case you missed the in-person tours. Architect Q&A after the Sept 11 6pm tour!

The two options proposed were an addition/renovation at the current location on Walnut St. or a new building on Chestnut St. Working with the library, building committee, and state, the architect has made several rough proposals to consider. Just remember, these are rough, not set in blueprints!

If you missed the August PBC meeting about the Town of Clintons Library Construction Project, you can now view the recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DmFNulrW34

8/20 Update on MPLCP project Last night, the Architect presented to the PBC a few different site options. The follow up discussion confirmed the Open Public Meeting on Sept 16th Other topics of discussion Recording of the meeting will be available soon!

Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30: Zoom (link forthcoming) Agenda:

Residents should take this opportunity to tour the Bigelow Library with highlights & challenges Reserve a date!

Recording of the July 23 Permanent Building Committee meeting — discussing the Town’s library project.

Permanent Building Committee (PBC) last night, the OPM & architect laid out their schedule for the next month. The architect will: The OPM will: All meetings will be posted and open to the public.

The Permanent Building Committee has opted to hire Johnson Roberts Associates Inc to design a new or renovated library for Clinton. As soon as contracts are finalized, there will be ample opportunities to participate in the process of what you want and need in the best dam library for Clinton!

Building Committee Responsibilities, as laid out by the MA Board of Library Commissioners 1. Representation 2. The skills There’s no magic number for how many people should serve on the committee, but it’s good to remember that it’s a working committee, not a talking committee. A lot of work is involved. The committee needs to

Eleven design firms submitted proposals to help shape the future of the Bigelow Library. The review committee will recommend three finalists, who will present to the full Permanent Building Committee on May 27th. Lots of required reading in the next week!

The town will be opening the design firm proposals on Friday; the Permanent Building Committee will decide who will review them and by the end of May, a design firm will be hired (fingers crossed). Be ready with your feedback on how to get the best library Clinton residents deserve! There will be ample opportunities

The advertisement in search of a design firm has been posted. Some of the requirements for this firm include library building experience, municipal experience, and adherence to all applicable MA construction laws. So far, we’ve had over 40 firms request more information, but actual applicants is expected to be significantly fewer.

P3 will be the Owners Project Manager for the Library’s Construction Project. Currently, the Town of Clinton and P3 are working out the details of the contract for the OPM. Once the contract is signed, P3 will draft an RFP for architectural services. If you are interested in getting involved in the Library Building Advisory

The Permanent Building Committee (PBC) and the Library Advisory committee to the PBC will be meeting with the three finalists for the OPM (Owner’s Project Manager) consultant position required to manage a construction job of this size. On April 1, the final candidates will be given the opportunity for a brief presentation on their expertise

We are so EXCITED to announce that the Bigelow Library & the Town of Clinton have been awarded a planning & design grant to move forward toward a new or renovated library!  This grant gives you the opportunity to help plan the library of the future.