The Recorder – New Greenfield library sees shortfall for furniture, fixtures

GREENFIELD — Although between $1.25 and $1.4 million was expected to be unspent in the construction budget for the new Greenfield Public Library, some of that money may need to fund a $158,000 shortfall in the expense line dedicated to furniture, fixtures and expenses.

During a budget update at last week’s Library Building Committee meeting, member Amy Moscaritolo explained this additional $158,000 would cover the cost of custodial supplies, as well as 21 staff computers, 45 public computers, eight catalog computers, 11 mounted monitors and other computer-related expenses. Project Manager Daniel Pallotta of P-Three Inc. noted that because technology isn’t reimbursable through the $9.4 million Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners grant, it will have to come from the city’s contribution.

Barring unforeseen…