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By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Even as a 10-month survey of Jones Library patrons indicates most feel welcome and have a sense of belonging when visiting the town libraries, being greeted by friendly staff and having access to representative collections and programs, a...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — With concerns over how long it’s taking to complete a mandated federal historic review of the planned renovation and expansion of the Jones Library, town and library officials are requesting an extension of up to three months for hiring a...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — In recognition of what elected trustees say is her exemplary work overseeing the Jones Library system, and the planned expansion and renovation project at the main branch, Director Sharon Sharry is earning a significant salary boost.Trustees...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Jones Library Director Sharon Sharry’s dedication to the Jones Library, its staff and patrons, and her continued planning for a renovated and expanded main branch, is being recognized with an exemplary annual performance review from the...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — The Amherst Historical Commission is accepting cost-saving measures in the plans for the expanded and renovated Jones Library, including removal of a skylight from the roof, use of synthetic slate shingles and streamlined landscaping.The...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — As long as two windows in the existing building are preserved and reused and the original 1928 building is protected from damage, the demolition of the 1990s addition to the Jones Library can proceed, based on a recent Amherst Historical...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Proposed cost-cutting changes for the Jones Library’s expansion and renovation project will be reviewed by the Historical Commission Thursday evening, a final step before advertisements are placed, for a second time, seeking general...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Abandoning plans to expand and renovate the Jones Library would necessitate pursuing a backup project that would be more costly and would take longer to modernize the Amity Street building, while leaving the library without needed amenities...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Various changes to the plans for the Jones Library expansion and renovation project, aimed at reducing costs before general contracting bids are sought for a second time later this year, are being approved by the Planning Board.With members...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — An online petition is appealing to the Town Council to put an end to the Jones Library expansion and renovation project, citing the growing price tag, the possible impacts on the original 1928 portion of the Amity Street building and...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Changes to the $46.1 million plans for the expanded and renovated Jones Library, largely driven by an attempt to reduce costs when the building project goes back out to bid later this year, will be examined by town boards and committees...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Around $2 million in historic tax credits sought for the $46.1 million expansion and renovation of the Jones Library will not be available after the project was deemed ineligible by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, whose staff are...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A Boston architect will develop various cost savings for the $46.1 million planned expansion and renovation of the Jones Library, in advance of the project going back out to bid for a general contractor later this year.At its June 17...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — More than $500,000 from the Jones Inc. endowment will be used to pay Finegold Alexander Architects for an additional 12 weeks of work, during which its team will aim to reduce the costs of the proposed expansion and renovation of the Jones...

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AMHERST — Trustees for the Jones Library and the Library Building Committee will have another six months to identify a general contractor to handle the estimated $46.1 million project to expand and renovate the 43 Amity St. building by the end of...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A process to seek new general contracting bids for the expansion and renovation of the Jones Library by the end of the year is continuing after the Town Council narrowly rejected an advisory calling on the town manager to immediately halt...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Repairs to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system and fixes to the aging fire alert system and sprinklers are the most immediate upgrades that should be undertaken at the Jones Library, if a full-scale renovation and expansion...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Jones Library trustees are appealing to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to extend the deadline for awarding a general contractor bid for the $46.1 million renovation and expansion of the 43 Amity St. building.Trustees on...

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AMHERST — Trustees for the Jones Library are recommending that the lone bid for renovating and expanding the Jones Library, which is at least $6.5 million above projected costs, should be rejected.In 6-0 vote, the elected trustees advised Town Manager...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A significantly higher bid for construction of an expanded and renovated Jones Library is causing Amherst officials to scrap plans for leasing a temporary location elsewhere in town, as well as raising worries about whether the new $97.5...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — In September 2022, the Town Council committed to keeping the $46.1 million project to modernize and expand the Jones Library going, at least until it reached the construction bid stage.For Amherst resident Toni Cunningham, that decision...