The Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) is very excited to announce the award of an $80,750 grant from the Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant program! The grant will cover the materials, labor, and insurance for 2-3 ADA-accessible “parklets” to accommodate outdoor dining spaces on Amity Street and South Pleasant Street. Florence-based construction company, Keiter Corporation, is constructing these attractive, sturdy, professionally designed, and built dining areas. We are thrilled to be working with this group of contractors. In addition to the work being done by Keiter, Evan Jones from Cowls worked with the BID to procure the materials at a reduced cost to the BID. Cowls are proud to be supporting this pilot program for prolonged attractive outdoor dining in the heart of downtown. The Amherst BID is managing this project with support from the Amherst Planning Department staff.