Board of Trustees

About

The Board of Library Trustees is a group of nine Bridgewater citizens who are elected individually in the annual town election for three-year terms. The Board is one of three elected town Boards and each Trustee is a representative of the Bridgewater citizens, collectively. The Board volunteers to provide oversight and advisement to the Bridgewater Public Library and Library Director in the pursuit of their mission to educate, inform, enrich, and inspire.

The Board is active in supporting Library and Town events and outreach, in providing recommendations on Town Charter and other policies that govern the Library, and in advocating for resources to support the Library as it supports our community. Public attendance at the Trustees' meetings is both welcome and encouraged.

A Statement from the Bridgewater Public Library Board of Trustees

Trustee Tidbits

Janet Dye

“The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.”

-Albert Einstein

I have been visiting libraries since I was a young child. In fact, whenever our family moved a great local library was always on our list of priorities. It is no surprise that we chose Bridgewater as our town when we moved to this area from the Midwest in 1988.

Serving on the BPL Board of Trustees for many years I've witnessed our library expanding offerings well beyond books. Stop by, take a look, add your name to the BWPL weekly email list for current happenings.

Would you like to get more involved? How about joining our 9 member elected Bridgewater Public Library Board of Trustees? Every Spring Election Bridgewater citizens elect three board members for a three year term. Nomination papers are currently obtained from the Town Clerk in the Bridgewater Academy Building and must be returned by March 6, 2023.

In case you're interested in learning more about Albert Einstein check out a recently published Graphic Biography for adults written by Jim Ottaviani with art by Jerel Dye. (Yes, my son).

Board Members

	Andrew Harding BSN Saint Anselm College, MS Bridgewater State University DNP MGH Institute for Health Professions, CNO South Shore Health When not at the library: I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and golfing.

	Constance Franciosi BA Ohio Wesleyan University, MA Ohio State University, MAR Yale Divinity School, EdD Boston College Retired Special Education Department Head with Brockton Public Schools When not at the library: I like to travel the country and world vicariously through the magic of amateur radio.

	Danielle Oliari BA Boston College, MAT Boston College, MA New York University COO, Prinicipal CNT at CNT DEP, Director Little Brick Schoolhouse When not at the library: I enjoy (almost) anything with my family, reading, and dancing.

	Janet Dye BA Michigan State University, MS Northern Illinois University Retired teacher of children with Learning Differences, current tutor of elementary aged children, mother and grandmother. When not at the library: I can be found reading, gardening, quilting, enjoying physical activity, and volunteering for my community and church.

	Jennifer Anderson BA UMASS Lowell, MA Endicott College Special Education Teacher for Brockton Public Schools When not at the library: I like to go hiking and exploring new places with my son.

	Matthew Gerritsen BA University of Connecticut, Juris Doctor Suffolk University Attorney When not at the library: I can be found watching soccer games, loiter over coffee, and work on our old house.

	Nancy Sarno BS Ed BSU, Graduate work at BSU and UMASS Boston Retired physical education teacher When not at the library: Retirement has meant more time for reading, gardening, traveling, community service and the grandchildren.

	Robyn Golden BS University of New Haven, MS University of New Haven Director of Housing Services Northeastern University When not at the library: I enjoy local outings with my family and watching football on Sundays.

	Stacey DeCotis BA Ed Stonehill College, MA Special Education Lesley University Middle School English Teacher When not at the library: I am spending time with my family, especially outdoors, volunteering for community events, and writing.