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The October 7 meeting of the Goodnow Library Trustees was routine by all accounts, with the exception of one agenda item titled “Announcement from Chair (Vote).” That created some intrigue before the meeting, if for no reason other than the requirements of the Open Meeting Law for agenda items to be “sufficiently specific to advise public of the issues to be discussed.” (Page 10)
At the end of the meeting, the meaning behind that broad agenda item was revealed: Chair Katina Fontes was stepping down as the chair of the Trustees. Fontes cited professional obligations with a new business. She went on to explain that she had already asked new Trustee Jill Caseria if she wanted to serve as chair, but Caseria had declined. Fontes then described talking to Ingrid Mayyasi prior to the meeting as well, and she was willing to take on the role. Fontes told the Trustees she would be nominating Mayyasi and added:
“But I also want to put it out there in case somebody else wants to be chair. You know. We’re going to keep this an open process.”
Mayyasi was appointed to the Chair position by way of a unanimous vote soon thereafter. The appointment lasts until the Trustees reorganize after Annual Town Meeting in May of 2026.
Jump to 44:20 in the below video to watch the discussion and vote.