Part 5 of my series on construction in Amherst, MA is taken by this article: https://www.amherstindy.org/2025/09/08/affordable-housing-and-senior-apartments-proposed-for-north-amherst/ wrote a song about it, called "Montague Road"
"Montague Road" is a heartfelt folk anthem inspired by the proposed affordable housing project in North Amherst, Massachusetts. This song captures the hope and transformation of a historic farmland at 246 Montague Road, where Beacon Communities plans to build homes for seniors and families. With vivid imagery of fields turning into vibrant communities, the track weaves a story of progress, unity, and dreams taking root. Perfect for fans of storytelling through music, this song celebrates Amherst's vision for a brighter, more inclusive future.
Montague Road
(A Song About Affordable Housing in North Amherst)
Verse 1
On Montague Road where the farmlands grow,
North of Cowls, where the wild winds blow,
A dream takes root in the heart of the town,
Beacon's got plans to break new ground.
Mitchell's old farm, with its barn and its home,
Could soon be a place where new stories are sown.
Chorus
Montague Road, where the future unfolds,
Senior homes and families, a tale to be told.
From fields of green to a community's dream,
Affordable homes by the Sunderland stream.
Montague Road, oh, Montague Road,
Building a future where hope can grow.
Verse 2
Eighty-five apartments for seniors to stay,
A hundred twenty more for families each day.
The land's got a past, tied to crops and to care,
But the APR's lifting, new life in the air.
They'll rewild the fields, let the meadows run free,
Connect to North Square for a community spree.
Chorus
Montague Road, where the future unfolds,
Senior homes and families, a tale to be told.
From fields of green to a community's dream,
Affordable homes by the Sunderland stream.
Montague Road, oh, Montague Road,
Building a future where hope can grow.
Bridge
Stormwater, wetlands, and traffic to mend,
Town boards and state folks, the work never ends.
A friendly 40-B, with trust funds to spend,
For homes that give shelter, where hearts can depend.
From the ashes of Eruptor, a new vision rises,
Beacon's got heart, no need for disguises.
Verse 3
Paul Bockelman's letter, it laid out the plan,
A council to vote, with the town in their hands.
The people will gather, their voices will sing,
For homes that are fair, for the hope they can bring.
From Montague's edge to the Sunderland shore,
This land's got a future worth fighting for.
Chorus
Montague Road, where the future unfolds,
Senior homes and families, a tale to be told.
From fields of green to a community's dream,
Affordable homes by the Sunderland stream.
Montague Road, oh, Montague Road,
Building a future where hope can grow.
Outro
So here's to the fields where the wildflowers sway,
To the homes that we'll build for a brighter day.
Montague Road, with your heart and your soul,
You're Amherst's new chapter, where dreams can take hold.
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