State historical agency frowns on synthetic roof for Jones Library

01-09-2025 9:22 PM

AMHERST — Before the Jones Library’s expansion and renovation gets underway, the Massachusetts Historical Commission is requesting that library officials reconsider use of synthetic shingles in replacing the existing slate roof, and to not cut into the front of the 1928 building for installing a book drop.


Safety net weaver steps down: Over 44 years, ServiceNet CEO Sue Stubbs has overseen tremendous expansion of social supports

01-09-2025 9:21 PM

NORTHAMPTON — Sue Stubbs isn’t afraid of taking risks — in fact, she welcomes it.


Amherst Bulletin Drops

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Boys basketball preview: New Belchertown coach has high expectations for Orioles
12-24-2024 1:10 PM

After spending the last several years as head coach of the Hopkins Academy boys basketball team, Jim Hart is now in charge of a different Hampshire County program just up the road. Hart accepted the Belchertown job in the offseason, and after speaking...

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Guest column: Let’s move on from Jones Library divisions
12-15-2024 11:24 PM

Let’s move on from Jones Library divisions

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