In Boston, Mayor and Librarian Clash Over Control

…City Hall has informed the president, Bernard Margolis, that it will take control of the library’s nearly 200 trust funds — private contributions and bequests totaling about $54 million — to better monitor how the money is spent. The plan has incensed Mr. Margolis and some of his allies, who say it could have a chilling effect on donors and even lead to the money being spent outside the library system.

Source: NY Times

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