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By CAROLYN BROWN

“Sometimes,” as the Elton John song says, “sorry seems to be the hardest word.” An upcoming pop-up installation and workshop at Forbes Library wants to help change that, giving participants the opportunity to make their own apologies – even if they’re not yet ready to share them.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A memorandum of agreement reached between the town, Jones Library trustees and the Massachusetts Historical Commission is among the final steps for accessing $2.1 million in federal grants that will go toward the $46.14 million expansion and renovation of the library at 43 Amity St.

By ALEXA LEWIS

NORTHAMPTON — Forbes Library will embark on an ambitious new enhancement to its outdoor community space later this month by breaking ground on a new outdoor performance stage.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Amherst officials will have until the end of April to sign a contract with a general contractor to begin work on the $46.1 million expansion and renovation of the Jones Library.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A one-month extension is being sought from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners so Amherst officials have time to hire a general contractor to handle the $46.1 million expansion and renovation of the Jones Library.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — The Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) is asking that all millwork in the original part of the Jones Library be preserved in some form, and for all windows in the expanded and renovated library building to take on an historic appearance, as final stipulations in a memorandum of agreement under the Section 106 Historic Preservation Review.

By CHRIS LARABEE

Civil rights activists, war tax refusers, supporters of local agriculture and advocates of simple living Wally and Juanita Nelson left an outsized impact during their decades in Franklin County.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A second meeting to gather input for a plan to address adverse effects on historical aspects of the Jones Library building over the course of the $46.1 million expansion and renovation project is scheduled for Monday afternoon.

By ALEXA LEWIS

Just a few days before a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, more than 120 Valley residents eagerly tuned in to a virtual presentation by authors and friends — one Palestinian and the other Jewish — who for some time have sought ways to find common ground and bridge the divide between their peoples.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With construction on schedule and on budget, it’s almost time for a new chapter at Tilton Library.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Hour-long tours of the Jones Library building, including bringing people to places inside both the 1928 and the 1990s addition that are typically restricted to employees, are taking place over the next two weeks.Similar to tours offered...

By SAMUEL GELINAS

NORTHAMPTON — Even many in Donald Trump’s circle are unsure whether the president-elect intends to follow through on his often expansive, and some would say, hyperbolic rhetoric — the kind of exaggerated speech that heralded a “big, beautiful wall”...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — With concerns over how long it’s taking to complete a mandated federal historic review of the planned renovation and expansion of the Jones Library, town and library officials are requesting an extension of up to three months for hiring a...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Even as a 10-month survey of Jones Library patrons indicates most feel welcome and have a sense of belonging when visiting the town libraries, being greeted by friendly staff and having access to representative collections and programs, a...

The Second Annual 5K Roadtown Turkey Trot takes place on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Shutesbury. The family-friendly event starts at Shutesbury Elementary School (23 West Pelham Road). The timed 5K run/walk, which winds through the scenic roads of rural...

By CAROLYN BROWN

Valley Players, a local volunteer theater group formed earlier this year, will perform their first full production in Amherst this weekend and next.The show, “Constellations,” by playwright Nick Payne, will be at Munson Memorial Library in Amherst...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — In recognition of what elected trustees say is her exemplary work overseeing the Jones Library system, and the planned expansion and renovation project at the main branch, Director Sharon Sharry is earning a significant salary boost.Trustees...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Public Library will soon offer the community a new, renovated annex space that will host community meetings, events, computer classes, and fully accessible children’s activities thanks to the donation by bankESB of a...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Jones Library Director Sharon Sharry’s dedication to the Jones Library, its staff and patrons, and her continued planning for a renovated and expanded main branch, is being recognized with an exemplary annual performance review from the...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — The Amherst Historical Commission is accepting cost-saving measures in the plans for the expanded and renovated Jones Library, including removal of a skylight from the roof, use of synthetic slate shingles and streamlined landscaping.The...