Board of Trustees
The Long Branch Free Public Library is governed by an independent Board of Trustees as stipulated in the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 54, The Board consists of nine members: seven appointed by the mayor of Long Branch and two members designated by statute: the mayor of Long Branch and the Superintendent of the Long Branch Public Schools or their designees. Appointed Board members serve five-year terms.
Role of the Board
The Board of Trustees is the legally designated governing board for the Long Branch Free Public Library. The Board’s responsibilities are defined by New Jersey State Statute and include developing and implementing library policies, fiduciary oversight, and hiring the library’s executive director. The executive director is in charge of library operations and staff.
Library Trustees
Mayor John Pallone unexpired
Francisco Rodriguez LB Superintendent unexpired
Roberto Ferragina President 12/31/2025
Kathryn Tarantino Vice President 12/20/2025
Mary George Secretary 12/31/2026
Joy Bastelli Treasurer 12/31/2028
Jack Kearns Trustee 12/31/2026
Willie Snell Trustee 12/31/2028
Linda Toye Trustee 12/31/2024
Meetings
Board meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noticed. The Board of Trustees complies with the requirements of the State of New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.
*All meetings will take place in person at the Elberon Branch Library until further notice*
2024 Board of Trustees Meetings
Tuesday January 16 reorganization meeting 7:00 regular meeting 7:30
Above meeting rescheduled for Monday, January 22nd. Reorganization meeting 7pm, regular meeting 7:30pm
Tuesday February 20 7:30
Monday March 18 7:30
Monday April 15 7:30
Monday May 20 7:30
Monday June 17 7:30
Monday July 15 7:30
Monday August 19 7:30
Monday September 16 7:30
Monday October 21 7:30
Monday November 18 7:30
Monday December 16 7:30
Minutes of prior meetings are available in the library’s Administration Office.
Contact Molly Sullivan, 732-222-3900, ext., 2250or msullivan@longbranchlib.org