Civic officials broke ground Monday morning for the future John J. Back branch of the Albany Public Library on New Scotland Avenue next to the Engine 11 firehouse.
A healthy contingent of neighbors and local schoolchildren came out and showed their support, attending the event under clear blue skies. Library Board of Trustees President Dennis Gaffney served as Master of Ceremonies and delivered opening remarks. John Bach’s daughter, Ellen Bach, spoke of her father’s love for this neighborhood and for the public library. Mayor Jerry Jennings, Common Council President Shawn Morris and Council members Cathy Fahey, Jim Sano and Dominick Calsolaro were also on hand and were joined by Interim Library Director Timothy Burke and New York State Dormitory Authority Executive Director Paul T. Williams Jr.
More coverage at the Library’s Web site: Library Celebrates Groundbreaking at New Scotland Avenue Site
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