$350,000 in State Funding Keeps 4 Boston Public Library Branches Open Thru June

Link to January 5 Boston Globe article, "Budget bill funds city's branches".

Excerpt:   Governor Deval Patrick signed a second midyear spending bill yesterday, approving $330 million to help pay Medicaid bills, give the Legislature more money, extend an immigrant health insurance program, and keep all Boston library branches open through June.

More specifically, the $350,000 will keep the following 4 branches open:

• Faneuil in Brighton
• Lower Mills in Dorchester.
• Orchid Heights in East Boston
• Washington Village in South Boston

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