The Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, and in light of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement that the statewide mask mandate for indoor establishments would be lifted on Thursday, Library Director Cynthia Rubino announced that masks are now voluntary but encouraged, especially for the unvaccinated.

Ms. Rubino said that after speaking to key members of her staff and receiving their input, they decided to not extend their own mask mandate. However, she noted that a majority of the staff will continue wearing masks.