Jones Library renovation and expansion projected to begin in June

Jones Library renovation and expansion projected to begin in June

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - The town of Amherst is taking steps to move forward with the Jones Library building project, announcing that construction is estimated to begin in mid-June. The Amherst Town Council met on April 14 and stated that they remain committed to renovating and expanding the library, which was originally constructed in 1928. The project will include removal of the three-story rear addition built in 1933, replacing it with a brand…

Planning Commission and council approve library expansion plans

The Dwight T. Parker Public Library’s designs and plans for their upcoming building expansion was approved first by the City of Fennimore Planning Commission, and then approved based on the commission’s recommendation by the city council during their monthly meeting and yearly organizational meeting held on Tuesday, April 15.

Town Manager Signs Contract for Jones Library Expansion - Amherst Indy

Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced at the April 28 Town Council meeting that he had signed a $35 million contract with Fontaine Brothers of Springfield for construction of the renovated and expanded Jones Library. Bockelman said that after the vote to rescind the borrowing for the project failed at the April 14 special Town Council