BHS girls get a lesson in self defense - The Sentinel
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and visitors to our region,” said Peter Shea, president of<br />
the Amherst Inn Company Board.<br />
“<strong>The</strong> absence of the Lord Jeff over the past few years<br />
has shown how important the Inn is to the vibrancy of<br />
the College and the community,” said Amherst College<br />
President Biddy Mart<strong>in</strong>. “<strong>The</strong> Lord Jeff has long served<br />
as a beacon, welcom<strong>in</strong>g visitors to the Town of Amherst<br />
and to Amherst College. We are thrilled that the magnificently<br />
renovated Inn and restaurant is open to guests once<br />
aga<strong>in</strong>.”<br />
In June 2011, the Massachusetts Historical Commission<br />
announced that it had voted and approved the expansion<br />
of the boundaries of the Amherst Central Historic<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess District to allow for the <strong>in</strong>clusion of <strong>The</strong> Lord<br />
Jeffery Inn. This vote was the first step <strong>in</strong> recogniz<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
historical significance of the Inn, which is now <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />
on the National Historic Registry along with such<br />
notable community landmarks as the Emily Dick<strong>in</strong>son<br />
Homestead, <strong>The</strong> Evergreens, the Strong House and the<br />
West Cemetery.<br />
“<strong>The</strong> new Inn was given a fresh contemporary update<br />
represent<strong>in</strong>g the spirit of a new generation of modern<br />
comfort,” said Rob W<strong>in</strong>chester, president and COO of<br />
Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., the Inn’s management<br />
company. “This renovation addresses the evolv<strong>in</strong>g needs<br />
of today’s traveler, offer<strong>in</strong>g a more contemporary style<br />
and the latest technology. We are thrilled to re<strong>in</strong>troduce<br />
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A contemporary restaurant has been added,<br />
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ACS Holyoke office<br />
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<strong>The</strong> American Cancer Society is seek<strong>in</strong>g volunteers to<br />
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