The Jackson Public Library seen Monday. Town Road Agent Pat Kelley installed the drain at right to siphon water away from the walkway at left. The library's board of trustees helped pay for materials. (MARGARET McKENZIE PHOTO)
The Jackson Public Library seen Monday. Town Road Agent Pat Kelley installed the drain at right to siphon water away from the walkway at left. The library's board of trustees helped pay for materials. (MARGARET McKENZIE PHOTO)
JACKSON — Something new has been added in front of the Jackson Public Library: a storm drain to funnel unwanted moisture away from the building's entrance.
Last winter, an extremely cold and snowy one, the library had to be closed several times because the walkway iced over. Not only that, but the head librarian slipped and fell on the skating rink-like surface as she arrived to open the building one freezing Sunday afternoon.
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