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We are considering moving to Amesbury in the near future. Trying to get a feel for the place from out of state. Can anyone give us a sense of the overall vibe, life styles, things to do, and education? Are people pretty accepting of people from other countries? Earth conscious? How do people give their children opportunities to learn about other cultures?
Exactly! Nearby Newburyport (if you can afford the entry price) may be much more suitable for you. There is some diversity in Amesbury, socially aware? Unlikely... If you're a member of Facebook, look up and join the 'Amesbury Squawks' group to get an idea of what folks in town talk about... and remember that it's not an anonymous forum like C-D, so you'd think that there would be somewhat more of a filter than you would find here
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Have you actually been to Amesbury, yet? It's a decent town but I would not consider it a very diverse or socially aware community.
Thanks for everyone's feedback! Can someone define swamp yankee vibe? It sounds like there might be pockets of like minded folks around the city center of Amesbury or Newburyport. Just want to make sure foreign born husband and our family are welcomed, not shunned, when/if we move there.
Southern New England version of a redneck. Generally very practical and libertarian in mindset. Frugal and set in their ways. Often quirky. Live and let live as long as you don't try to shove your own beliefs down their throat.
Amesbury's main drag is pretty neat, with some mix-use buildings, restaraunts, watering holes etc. That said, it's not the first town that comes to mind for out-of-staters. I'd absolutely agree with the swamp yankee assessment. And much like a Salisbury, it's going to be significantly more blue-collar and high-school educated than a Newburyport (college isn't for everyone!). We were there a few Sunday's back, and there was some good ol' brown bag drinking going on from a few residents downtown.. Definitely a little rough around the edges compared to some other towns we generally visit.
I'd highly reccomend, as long as a large yard is not a preference, considering a condo or townhouse in Newburyport. Or, settle for Newbury if you want a bit more room, and leverage Newburyport for it's perks.
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