Civil Municipal - April 2024

a lively downtown core and the implementation of strategic zoning changes. “We are focusing our primary efforts on business development downtown,whether that’s infrastructure improvements that we’re going to be making for utilities and transportation, or recreational amenities, the code development, facade improvement, our parking program, or our outdoor dining.” Adding her final thoughts, Mayor Gove shares,“These are really big generational changes, to amend our code and change the way that our community looks and feels. Zoning has been in place for decades and largely shapes the way that our communities have been developed. To change that is a big deal, and that’s going to be our focus is to work with the community to make sure they understand why we’re doing this and what it will unlock for us.” With a clear roadmap and a collective vision, the future holds nothing but promise for the city of Amesbury. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n BankProv www.bankprov.com BankProv, a subsidiary of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC), is an innovative commercial bank headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts, offering a comprehensive suite of banking services for local businesses. As the nation’s 10th oldest bank, we proudly ensure full deposit protection through our membership in the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF). n Institution for Savings www.institutionforsavings.com Institution for Savings, headquartered in Newburyport, is one of the oldest mutual banks in the country, with $5 billion in assets. It offers personal and commercial banking services including checking, savings & money market accounts, residential and commercial loans, and gives generously to its communities. Photo Credit: Kate Donovan Photography 38 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04