Jones Library construction payments
City of AmherstMassachusetts- Detected
- Jul 13, 2026
- 112 days ago
- Sector
- Library
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Jones Library Building Committee agenda shows ongoing construction, schedule updates, and approval of large invoices for the library expansion/renovation. Major payments in June 2026 include $1.7 million to Fontaine and $57,500 to FAA, plus rent to Slobody Development Corp and fees to Colliers and Allied. The project is clearly under construction with multiple vendors engaged, creating opportunities for furnishings, technology, and specialty library services as the building work proceeds.
Agenda also includes a furnishings update by Hicks-Richards, indicating upcoming FF&E decisions separate from construction contracts.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 13, 2026
- Agency
- City of Amherst
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