February 26, 2026
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Madison & Killingworth Vol. XXXI Iss. 9
A New England Newspaper of the Year 2018
Proposed State Cuts Could Affect Scranton Library Services By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
For the state’s 2027 budget, the office of Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing a 20% reduction in support for statewide library services in Connecticut. The proposal has already drawn opposition from the Connecticut Library Association, whose members are
particularly concerned about the impact the reduction would have on resource-sharing programs such as borrowIT CT. The program is a “vital resource-sharing initiative that has long enabled Connecticut residents to access the collections of public libraries across municipal boundaries,” according to the association. It is used by libraries such as E.C. Scranton Memorial
Library to “share materials throughout the 191 libraries throughout the state, free of charge,” said Scranton Director Allison Murphy. Those materials include physical items that can be shipped in program-designated containers. If a Scranton patron requests an See Proposed State Cuts page 8
Serving Up Support Lisa Deane, right, serves Brother Mike’s Corn Chowder on Feb. 21 during the 10th annual SOUPer Bowl in downtown Madison. The Madison Chamber of Commerce event features chili, soups and chowders, with proceeds from tastings and Daniel Hand High School Clay Club bowl sales benefiting Connecticut Foodshare.
Photo by Laura Matesky/ The Source
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Looking Ahead The Hand boys swimming co-op is keeping its eyes on the prize........12
A Wonderful Struggle An upcoming program at the New Haven Museum retells the story of Jewish women in the labor movement...................................19
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