Cushman Library Expected To Reopen This Month After Health Complaints

By Franklin County Now February 6, 2024 1:23 pm

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(Bernardston, MA) Cushman library in Bernardston has been closed since January 9th after a resident filed a complaint with the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, prompting a health inspection that revealed dangerous storage conditions that favored pests. Library volunteers have been working to thoroughly clean the library and an inspection is scheduled for February 15th.

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