Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Will Celebrate Revitalization for North Common
Amherst's North Common. Photo: amherstma.gov
Source: amherstma.gov
After more than a decade of planning, the Town’s North Common Revitalization Project is officially complete. The Town of Amherst will celebrate the official opening of the Common at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 22 at 12 p.m. on the North Common (4 Boltwood Walk).
All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP here.
In 2013, the town set out to transform the North Common into a more inviting and vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike. The vision was to create a lively gathering place that would draw people to downtown Amherst for community events, civic activities, shopping, and dining at our local small businesses. The now completed design incorporates ADA accessible walkways, a new bus stop on Main Street, small seating areas, new landscaping, improved storm water management, and a plaza in front of Town Hall for gatherings and events.
This project has been a collaborative journey supported by various town departments, boards, committees, and community members. The total project cost was $1.8 million, which includes $827,066 from a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant and $986,148 from the town’s Community Preservation Act Funds.
Speakers will include:
- Paul Bockelman, Town Manager
- Dave Ziomek, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Conservation & Development
- Lynn Griesemer, President of the Amherst Town Council
- John Page, Director of the Amherst Business Improvement District
- Alan Snow, Amherst Tree Warden and Division Director for Tree & Grounds
