Cherubini brings over 3 decades of experience in libraries and non-profits to the MBLC, including work in academic libraries, regional and national library networks and consortia, as well as library centered associations and coalitions.
The post has been vacant since last October and town meeting voted to increase its salary by 11.26 percent to $58,335 when it failed to attract candidates.
The council had been swayed by stories from Housing Authority residents and others about poor conditions at the federal housing projects and a lack of communication from the commissioners at the March 28 meeting.
A special meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, to specifically address the reappointment of Colin Todd and the appointment of any other candidate the mayor brings forward.
Jones is currently the Executive Vice President of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and previously held roles with the City of Boston under Mayor Marty Walsh and in the Labor and Workforce Development Office under Governor Deval Patrick.
One councilor scrutinized appointments for volunteer city panels and, later, police ended up making a guest appearance to escort two residents from City Hall.