TOWN MANAGER REPORT FOR APRIL 6, 2020
Source: amherstma.gov Town Manager Paul Bockelman makes a comprehensive report to the Town Council at...
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JONES LIBRARY TRUSTEES HOLD FIRST VIRTUAL MEETING: HEAR REPORTS ON ONGOING LOCKDOWN AND DECLINE IN ENDOWMENT’S VALUE.
The Jones Library Board of Trustees held its first virtual meeting on March 27, 2020,...
OPINION: JONES LIBRARY BUDGET IS THREADBARE
I was disappointed that I was unable to attend the Jones Library budget meeting last...
LETTER: PROPOSED LIBRARY DEMOLITION IS NOT A GREEN PROJECT
My husband and I are active users of the Jones Library. Everyone we know appears...
TOWN MANAGER REPORT FOR MARCH 9, 2020
Source: amherstma.gov Town Manager Paul Bockelman makes a comprehensive report to the Town Council at...
SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY EXPANSION LACKING AT DISTRICT 3 MEETING
The Jones Library expansion project was the subject of significant debate between residents and Town...
LETTER: THE JONES LIBRARY IN EXILE
There are many unanswered questions, particularly for those of us who feel the proposal is inappropriate, catastrophic, and financially unfeasible — a de-Jonesing of the library we love.
OPINION: CONFLICTING JONES LIBRARY DATA: ARE THERE 51,000 OR 18,593 BORROWERS AND WHAT DOES IT MATTER?
A cornerstone of the argument for the proposed $35.8 million demolition/expansion of the Jones Library...
OPINION: EXPANSION OR REFURBISHMENT? TWO OPTIONS FOR THE JONES LIBRARY
The Jones Library Trustees are completing preparation of two options for the Town Council: acceptance...
COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH SCHOOL FEASIBILITY BORROWING, NORTH AMHERST LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, LINCOLN AVENUE PARKING HEARING
REPORT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING (2/10/20) Highlights The Council: Approved borrowing $750,000 for school feasibility study...
OPINION: THE FUTURE OF THE JONES LIBRARY
I love the Jones Library. I would love to be a supporter of its plans...