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The week prior saw the majority of the framing go up (check out their time-lapse video in the link below), as well as a $10,000 donation to the project by Greenfield Savings Bank. See link to article below for more details. Congratualtions to Phil and all the others in making this important community resource a reality.

The preferred option is to build a new elementary school at the location for students preschool through grade four. While the City works on acquiring the land, the Massachusetts School Building Authority will be reviewing the project for State funding. For further details on the vote and the proposed project, see the linked article from The Gardner News.

Neighbors, parents and students explored the proposed floor plans, site plans and design principles and shared their hopes and dreams for these important new community facilities.  The City is expected to vote on a debt exclusion plan to fund the schools in late April 2019.  For more information, email office@joneswhitsett.com.

This important historic preservation project has once again made the town hall a center of activity with a large performance - meeting room on the second floor along with an additional small gather space on the first floor. The Whately Historical Society will also occupy space on the first floor with a newly crated Whately Historic Museum. Other improvements to the town's historic structure include a small additon to the rear of the building which provides complete handicap accessiblity with a leveled entryway and elevator to access the large hall on the second floor. Energy efficient LED lighting and a state-of-the-art HVAC system bring the building into the 21 century, with special design attention given to maintain the historic nature of the building. For more information and photos of the ceremony, visit these local news articles: