Finegold Alexander is happy to share the Topping Off project milestone at our renovation and addition project at Jones Library in Amherst, MA!

In early March, Principal Ellen Anselone, Senior Associate Josephine Penta, and Architect Dan Wilder joined community and library members to celebrate the event. Library Director Sharon Sharry, Trustees President Austin Sarat, former Town Council President Lynn Griesmer, State Representative Mindy Domb, and Executive Director of the Amherst Historical Society Liz Larson spoke at the ceremony in appreciation and celebration of the years of work that were put into the building project.

The beam was on display for a few days before the ceremony for anyone in the community to sign before it was propped into the steel framing at the event.

The library’s capital campaign leaders gave a check for $1.1 million to the Town of Amherst to further along the funding progress.

The Jones Library is a $46.1 million renovation project, with Fontaine Brothers as the General Contractor.

Designed by Putnam & Cox in 1927, Jones Library was originally built to look like a residence, with its robust stone facade and distinctive gambrel roofline. Finegold Alexander’s new design features a comprehensive renovation of the existing historic building. The library with new three-story addition will meet contemporary needs and address accessibility, security, HVAC systems, and technology upgrades. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.

See the final rendering of Jones Library below.