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ventilator, the infrastructure improvements entirely reflect the established 2018 architectural plans created for the rehabilitation project.
In 2019, CitySpace was awarded $200,000 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council through its Cultural Facilities Fund in support of the restora- tion of the Old Town Hall. In collaboration with MassDevelopment, the Cultural Facilities Fund provides important funding for capital projects of creative spaces, “in recognition of their profound economic impact on communities across Mas- sachusetts,” according to the council’s website.
“This is not a new project; it’s something we’ve been talking about for a long time. I consider
it the single most important, impactful project this city has going forward for economic development ... I’m excited that we are starting it.”
These funds will go toward this project located in Easthampton’s Main Street corridor, with an expected ripple effect to the region’s businesses.
“The incomparable support of the Massa- chusetts Cultural Council, MassDevelopment, the Easthampton Community Preservation Act Committee, and the generosity of our Western
Massachusetts friends, neighbors, and busi- nesses is why we are able to make these infrastruc- ture improvements,” said Burns Maxey, president of the board of CitySpace. “This project will have extraordinary impacts
on our economy while providing affordability and access to space for the arts and people in our region. I am so thrilled to see this project begin.”
The infrastructure improvements are expect- ed to be completed by the end of 2022. Subsequent- ly, with funding secured by the end of 2022 for phase 2, construction is planned to begin in 2023.
To date, more than
$4 million in grants and
contributions have been
received for the $6.9 mil-
lion project. Most recently, the Mabel Louise Riley Foundation awarded CitySpace $100,000 in sup- port of the project’s second phase, creating the 350-seat space for performances, concerts, and community events. Besides seating, lighting, and sound, renovations also will include a new box office, elevator, and entryway. CitySpace is seek- ing further support for the project and has nam- ing opportunities available.
“As we embark on this year, momentum is
To date, more than $4 million in grants and contributions have been received for the $6.9 million renovation of Old Town Hall.
building to complete this campaign,” Maxey said. “The incredible support from the Mabel Louise Riley Foundation is a windfall for CitySpace and our upcoming plans for Old Town Hall. We are so very thankful.”
CitySpace is a nonprofit that serves to restore, preserve, and manage Easthampton Old Town Hall as a center for the arts. Old Town Hall was built in 1869. u
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