Amherst officials have extended the public comment period for the Jones Library expansion project’s Environmental Review Record by 15 days, with submissions now accepted until April 28, 2025. Key updates:
- Historic preservation concerns addressed via federal Section 106 agreement
- Project budget: 46.1 million (includes 15.6M state grant)
- Pending contract with Fontaine Brothers, Inc., amid council scrutiny of contingencies
Why Comment?
Shape decisions on this 63,000 sq ft renovation, balancing historic preservation with modern needs.
Email comments to Robert Peirent: peirentr[at]amherstma.gov
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
