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 Amesbury is
a small, diverse New England town, tucked into the hills and fields along the
Powow and Merrimack Rivers on the seacoast north of Boston.
Soon after Amesbury was settled in 1642, the rushing waters of the Powow River
were harnessed for mills, and the modest farming community began its ascent
into American industrial history. Amesbury, it is believed, was the site of
the first American factory to produce machine-made nails. Ship building, followed
in the 19th century by textile mills, dominated the settlement's early industry.
From 1853 until well into the 1900s, Amesbury carriages, known around the world
for their workmanship and style, were the economic heartbeat of the town. The
Merrimack Hat Factory at its peak produced more head gear than any of its competitors.
And the nation's number one candy was, for a while, Hoyt's Buffalo Brand Peanut
Butter Kisses, produced ... in Amesbury.
As a newcomer to the area, you'll discover qualities which the natives have
long taken to - the fine natural setting, and access to the outdoors - hiking,
skiing, boating and swimming are all available. Lake Attitash forms part of
thc town's northwestern border and covers over 400 acres. It is the second
largest body of water in Essex county.
Shipbuilding, textiles & carriages
Lake Gardner was formed by building a dam across the Powow River. Large quantities
of ice used to be cut on this lake in winter to supply the town during the
year, but these days Lake Gardner is best known for its town beach and swimming
area, as well as its lovely vistas.
 A neighborly,
informal atmosphere; the comfortable bustle of the downtown's Market Square
and Millyard Park; strong schools, excellent health-care facilities, an unusually
well-stocked public library and a supportive environment for the arts make
Amesbury special.
 Perhaps even more
than this we think you'll enjoy Amesbury's access to New England's major
cities and highways, as well as a housing market that covers the spectrum
from affordable to luxurious.
OPPORTUNITY AND GROWTH
If business is your pleasure, vou'll be pleased to see history still alive in
Amesbury. Skilled craftsmen, some of them descended from Amesbury's prestigious
ship- and carriage-building tradesmen, bring pride to their work in sophisticated
high-tech, defense, and fabricated-products companies.
The "Golden Triangle," an office area bounded by Interstates 95 and 495 and
Route 110, offers an excellent location & opportunity for growth. The Hunt
Road Industrial Area, nearly 400 acres of industrially-zoned land, still has
plenty of room for planned growth.
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Amesbury Spotlight:
Population: 15,101
Square Miles : 13.83
Tax rate fiscal 2008: $14.60
Government: Mayor - City Council
Business: Major industries are high technology, defense companies,
furniture manufacturers and metal and plastic fabricators.
Business Organizations: Amesbury Chamber of Commerce, Amesbury Industrial Foundation
Churches: Six Protestant churches, two Catholic churches, one
Friends Meeting House and one Seventh Day Adventist church.
Elder Services: Council on Aging/Amesbury Senior Center; Community Action, Inc.
Hospital and Health Services: Amesbury Health Center , Merrimack
Valley Rehabilitation Center , various adult care facilities.
Library: Amesbury Public Library
Post Office: Full service, on Main Street
Recreation: Town park, Friend Street ; Town beach, Lake Gardner ; Woodsom Farm and Town Forest (hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing); Amesbury Sports Park (snow tubing/driving
range), Amesbury Golf & Country Club, fishing and boating in lakes,
rivers and ocean; various sports leagues.
Safety: City Police and Fire Departments; Ambulance service.
Schools: One high school, one vocational-technical high school, one middle school, three elementary schools. Private Schools: Seventh Day Adventist School, Harbor Schools residential treatment center, YMCA Kid Stop, Head Start, Literacy Center.
Higher Learning: Northern Essex Community College , Haverhill . Adult Education: Whittier Regional
Vocational Technical High School , Haverhill .
Daycare: Two full-service daycare and pre-school programs.
Service Organizations: Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary
Transportation: Bus service to cities throughout the Merrimack Valley and beyond.
Commuter rail service from Newburyport . Airports at Lawrence , Boston , and Manchester NH .
Young People's Groups: Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts; Amesbury
Parent/Child Co-Op; Amesbury Youth Funding, Inc.
Courtesy of The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce
PO . Box 303 , Amesbury , MA 01913
(978) 388-3178
 Of course, if you're
in the area for a visit, you'll be able to see a lot of this for yourself. What
you might miss on your own are the river vistas out Pleasant Valley Road, the
solitude of a canoe trip down the Powow River, or a stroll by the beautiful stretch
of homes along Point Shore. You might miss the views from "Po" Hill and Deer
Island, the waters of lakes Gardner and Attitash and Tuxbury Pond, or the 400
acres of town-owned Woodsom Farm and Town Forest. You might not realize just
how close you are to ocean sailing, deep-sea and fresh-water fishing, bird watching,
camping, kayaking, or down-hill and cross-country skiing. Small as this community
is, the possibilities often seem remarkable. Yet there's still more to catch
your fancy in Amesbury. Let us know how we may help you with your plans, whether
your stay is for a weekend ... or a lifetime. |
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