Neighborhood Announcements

If you would like to participate in any event posted here or have any neighborhood announcements you'd like posted, please send an email to [email protected].  You can also get in touch with the individual identified by referring to your neighborhood directory or via a personal message on the NextDoor website.  We do not post personal contact information publicly on this website.

The Amesbury Annual Meeting of homeowners will occur every January.  
  • A meeting notice with all the details will be sent out in late November each year.
  • A meeting notice will be posted on the Amesbury mailboxes.​

Volunteer Opportunities!
Small efforts make a big difference! Most tasks take 15–60 minutes, supplies are provided, and families are welcome.

Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to keep Amesbury looking great and control costs. Many tasks take 15–60 minutes, and the HOA covers volunteer supplies (poop bags, garbage bags, paint, and more). For example, handling power washing as a neighborhood can save around $1,000 that can go toward repairs or reserves.

Interested?
Quick + Family-Friendly (low time, easy wins)
  • Dog Waste Bag Stations (Restock Team)
    Time: ~15–20 minutes, 1–2x/month (or occasional shift)
    You’ll do:
    - Refill dog waste bag dispensers (map/locations provided)
    - Report empty/broken dispensers
    - Optional quick tidy nearby
    HOA provides: bags and replacement supplies
    Good fit for: families, walkers, anyone who wants a quick task
    To volunteer: email [email protected] with subject “Dog Waste Bags”

  • Park Waste & Trash Check (Monthly Rotation)
    Time: ~30 minutes, about 1x/month (rotation available)
          You’ll do:
          - Empty park trash cans
          - Quick litter pickup if needed
          - Flag issues (overflow, missing liners, damage)
          HOA provides: trash bags and supplies
          Good fit for: families, walkers, anyone nearby
          To volunteer: email with subject “Park Trash Rotation”

Seasonal Projects (2-3 times per year)
  • Sprinkler Start-Up & Winterization Coordinator (Seasonal)
    Time: a few hours in spring + a few hours in fall (mainly scheduling/coordination)
    ​You’ll do:
    -     Coordinate spring backflow testing and irrigation start-up
    - Help the neighborhood secure group rates
    - Coordinate fall sprinkler blow-out / winterization scheduling
    HOA provides: community communications support
    Good fit for: organized planners; no heavy lifting required
    To volunteer: email with subject “Sprinkler Coordination” 

  • Landscape Committee (Project Days + Ideas)
    Time: a few volunteer days per year + optional planning​
    ​You’ll do:
    -     Help plan/participate in trimming days and landscape refreshes
    - Assist with lawn care projects (aeration/fertilization coordination)
    - Suggest HOA beautification improvements (plants, mulch, replacements)
    HOA provides: budgeted materials (as approved) + coordination support
    Good fit for: gardeners, outdoors people, families
    ​To volunteer: email with subject “Landscape Committee”
Hands-on / Handy (project-based)
  • Community Maintenance (Small Repairs Team)
    Time: project-based (1–3 hour blocks, as neededCurrent projects may include:
    - Bench repair / replacement support
    - Community table refresh
    - Gazebo inspection and minor fixes
    - Bench staining / touch-ups
    HOA provides: supplies/materials (as approved)
    Good fit for: handy homeowners; small team approach
    To volunteer: email with subject “Maintenance / Repairs”

  • Power Washing Crew
    Time: 1–2 volunteer days/year (or smaller scheduled blocks)
    Areas may include: entrance walkway, entrance fence, park fence, park walkways/sport court, gazebo
    HOA provides: supplies (and we can coordinate equipment/rental if needed)
    Good fit for: adults comfortable with equipment + helpers for setup/spotting
    To volunteer: email with subject “Power Washing”
 
  • Painting & Touch-Up Crew
    Time: 1–2 volunteer days/year (or small touch-up sessions)​
    You’ll do:
    - Park fence paint refresh
    - Entrance fence touch-ups
    - Sign touch-ups as needed (last major refresh was in 2016)
    - Mailbox area cleanup/appearance checks
    HOA provides: paint and supplies
    Good fit for: detail-oriented volunteers; families for prep/cleanup
    To volunteer: email with subject “Painting Crew”
    ​
 Remote / Flexible (help from home)
  • Digital Communications Coordinator
    Time: ~1–2 hours/month (flexible)
    ​You’ll do:
    -     Keep website/updates current and easy to find
    - Post volunteer days, reminders, and project updates
    - Help keep messaging consistent across channels (website/NextDoor as applicable)
    HOA provides: direction on what to post + access details as needed
    Good fit for: someone comfortable editing web content
    ​To volunteer: email with subject “Digital Communications”