Civil Municipal - April 2024

Our focus is on revitalizing and recapturing this entrepreneurial spirit, and the sense of energy that Amesbury had during its early industrial era.” He highlights the city’s efforts to rejuvenate its historic structures and create a vibrant business atmosphere in the heart of the community. Centered on preserving Amesbury’s heritage while adapting to modern needs, initiatives include sidewalk and facade improvements, and attracting a diverse range of businesses. Mayor Gove emphasizes the ongoing efforts to refresh downtown amenities and engage both existing and potential businesses. Noting that there is a strong spirit of collaboration in the business community, she mentions that Downtown Amesbury is home to four breweries, which are a popular attraction. “We have a live music venue called The Space in one of those old mill buildings and they’re all finding a way to work together,” she maintains. “They’ve been creative. One of the events was the kickoff of the concert series at The Space. They had Tall Heights there as the opening act.They’re a big name, and they came in and then the record store got their records, and they were able to sell them at the record store. And the local brewery was there selling beer. So, you had all these businesses working together for this great event and adding to that energy of downtown.” Photo Credit: Kate Donovan Photography 29 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04 AMESBURY, MASSACHUSETTS