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The Trustees of the Dartmouth Public Libraries are happy to announce the appointment of Senior Librarian Lynne Antunes as Acting Director.
Ms. Antunes has served the libraries in various capacities during her tenure. First as Children’s Librarian at the North Dartmouth Library, then as Children’s Librarian at the Southworth Library, then as Branch Librarian at the bustling North Dartmouth branch when it was open full time.
Upon the reduction of hours and service at the North Dartmouth branch, Ms. Antunes returned to Southworth where she took over the responsibility for collection development. She also worked closely with former directors Denise Medeiros, Dolores Tansey, and Jennifer Inglis.
Ms. Antunes has the full support of the Trustees and the library staff. Please join us in welcoming her to her new role!
Southworth Library now owns a Kill A Watt Meter which is available for 2 week check out with a SAILS library card.
Use the meter to analyze how much electricity your household appliances are using, including the passive drain (standby power use) when they are just plugged in and not turned on.
The meter can also be used to test if an outlet is working properly or to see the voltage and line frequency and thus evaluate the quality of the electrical power itself.
The Town of Dartmouth is encouraging residents to store all lightweight patio furniture and loose items indoors and are also requesting residents and businesses to remove temporary signs, such as banners, a-frames, political signs and any other items of this type to prevent them from becoming projectiles due to the forecasted wind speeds. If you have questions, concerns or need additional information, please call (508) 910-1735. Click Here for more information from the Town including a link to Storm Surge Maps.
The School District Website has information about the decision not to close public schools in Dartmouth. Here is their message:
We are continuing to monitor the approach of Hurricane Bob [they must mean Earl!] which is expected to pass by this region at approximately 2 am on Saturday morning. All indications are that while we may see some rain developing at mid-day, the primary storm threat is not expected to develop in the Dartmouth area until late afternoon/evening. Given this forecast the Dartmouth Schools will run on their regular school day schedules. Afterschool activities however are to be completed no later than 4 pm. In the event that a parent/guardian wishes to pick-up their child earlier in the day due to personal concerns over the approaching storm, they are welcome to do so. Thanks for your cooperation.
Click Here for What to do if a Hurricane Safety, Watch or Warning has been issued for your area.
Click Here for Safety Preparations Before a Hurricane.
Click Here to Sign Up for Mobile Phone Text Alerts from The Weather Channel.
