Exhibit at Historic Deefield – Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North
This coming week is the last remaining days to see a special exhibition called “Unnamed...
historic preservation
Jones Library Director Suppresses Bad News About Expansion Project
The Jones Library Director has known for over half a year that the nearly $2...
Historic Commission To Hold Public Hearing on Changes to Jones Library in Late July
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Historical Commission, July 8, 2024 This meeting was...
Letter: Jones Library Expansion Project – It’s Time to Move On
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council and the Jones Library Trustees...
More Than Meets the Eye
Amherst History Month by Month Amherst has a rich array of interesting sights, stories, and...
Council Removes Restrictions on Funding for High School Track. Consents to Jones Library Redesign Expenditure
Report on the Meeting of the Town Council, June 17,2024. Part 2 This meeting was...
Gutting Jones’ Historic Millwork Violates Preservation Law
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on June 16, 2024 As...
Letter: Renovation of an Historic Library or a Second Bangs Center?
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on June 12, 2024. When...
Council Narrowly Defeats Move to End Jones Library Expansion Project
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, June 3, 2024. Part I This...
Historical Commission Approves Two Demolitions. Agrees to Discuss Revised Plans for Jones Library Interior
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Historical Commission, June 3, 2024 This meeting was...
Designers Propose Cuts to Library Sustainability and Historic Preservation
Green Building Features May be EliminatedAfter rejecting a lone construction bid that would have put...
Letter: It’s Time for an Incremental, Affordable Restoration of the Jones Library
The following letter was sent to the Town Council and Town Manager on May 19,...