AMHERST — At least two churches in Amherst may be seeking money from the town’s Community Preservation Act account for needed repairs on their properties.
With the annual grant process opening to applications on Sept. 1, the Historical Commission in recent weeks has learned from Planner Ben Breger that funding for renovations at the churches could be requested.
In North Amherst, Breger said he would be meeting with representatives of the Zion Korean Church, 1193 North Pleasant St., about the work that needs to be done to its building.
The building was previously home to the North Congregational Church, which made a request for CPA money for improvements at the site that was turned down by Town Meeting in 2009.
In South Amherst, the South Congregational Church, 1066 South East St., is looking to replace the bell tower, which is original to the building and needs a lot of work, Breger said.
Churches have been able to access CPA money in Amherst in the past, including for restoring the stained glass window at the Unitarian Meetinghouse, repairing the steeple at the Jewish Community of Amherst and general fixes at Hope Community Church.
CPA applications will be available on the town website at https://www.amherstma.gov/3511/Propose-a-Project Applications will be accepted through the end of September.
The CPA Committee will hold an information session on Aug. 25.
Scott Merzbach can be reached at smerzbach@gazettenet.com.
