| 2002 |
Annual Town Meeting authorizes a Library Space Needs Committee to outline needs, select an architect, and develop schematic designs. |
| 2003 |
Completing the House Move project makes it feasible to expand on the current site. This project was funded entirely through private donations. |
| May 4, 2004 |
Annual Town Meeting unanimously accepts schematic design and votes approval to file a construction grant application and fund geotechnical studies. |
| July 7, 2005 |
Milton is awarded a $3.68 million dollar construction grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. (Press Release) |
| October 17, 2005 |
Unanimous Town Meeting funding vote to approve the project budget of $13,418,000, contingent on a debt exclusion override |
November 29, 2005
Yes Vote! |
Voter referendum approval of a debt exclusion override. Vote of 2980 to 1050. Approved in all 11 precincts. This vote secures the state grant. |
| 2006 |
Solicitation of services of a Project Manager, and confirmation of Schwartz-Silver Architects as project architects. Design adjusted to increase affordability, simplicity and improve operations. |
| Early 2007 |
Preparation of construction documents and bid specifications. |
| Late June 2007 |
Main Library closes, East Milton Branch opens extended hours. |
| July 2007 |
Kidder Branch at 101 Blue Hills Parkway re-opens during construction.
Main Library Construction begins. |
| Fall 2008 |
Newly renovated and expanded library OPENS.
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