July 7th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

WCBC spoke with Allegany County Commission President Dave Caporale regarding the County Library System’s release from employment of director John Taube.  Since tensions over the library’s budget began, Caporale has been critical of Taube’s view that libraries had to close to compensate for a budget shortfall.  Caporale told WCBC he and the commissioners …

   

“Looking back, we were just as concerned as anybody else when you start talking about library closures, and ultimately we just want what’s best for the citizens and the library system.  Whether it’s with Mr. Taube or without Mr. Taube, we just want what’s best for our citizens.”