Montague Rd, Amherst MA street index
| Block | Buildings | Properties | Businesses | Residents |
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| 1-199 | 8-190 | 82 | 69 | 476 |
| 200+ | 208-563 | 44 | 23 | 228 |
Residents
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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North Amherst Branch Library
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Industry:
Library
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North Amherst Library
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413-259-****
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Categories:
Libraries
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Site:
joneslibrary.org
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North Amherst Library
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413-259-****
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Wayne L Carey
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413-548-****
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Flight Pure
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413-230-****
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Categories:
Sporting Goods Dealers
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Perspective Welding
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Welding Services
Industry:
Trade ContractorWelding
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Southwick Insurance
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413-461-****
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Categories:
Insurance
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Southwick Insurance Agency
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413-461-****
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Categories:
Insurance
Industry:
Insurance Agent/broker
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Southwick Insurance
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413-461-****
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- Postmaster
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Mercedes Cab Company Inc
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413-461-****
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Categories:
Taxi Services
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Pizza House of Amherst
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413-461-****
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Categories:
Pizza RestaurantsRestaurants
Industry:
Eating Place
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Pizza House Of Amherst
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413-461-****
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Us Post Office
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800-275-****
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Categories:
Post Offices
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Elizabeth A Carey
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Alternative address: 17 Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA 01002-1027
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Amherst House of Pizza
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413-461-****
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Categories:
Restaurants
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Superior Pizzeria
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Restaurants
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Adam Wenger
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413-367-****
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Alternative address: 17A Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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ARISTOCRAT STYLISTS, INC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
19901231
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Alternative address: 17B Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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K. & B., INC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
19901231
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PIZZA HOUSE LLC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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Alternative address: 19 Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA 01002-1027
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Captain Video
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413-549-****
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Categories:
ArtBooksVirtual services
Industry:
Video Tape RentalHome Theater DesignVideo Tapes & Discs-Renting &
SIC:
7841 - Video Tape Rental
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Nolan Anaya
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413-549-****
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Organization:
Captain Video
Owner
Nolan Anaya
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Cumberland Farms
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413-549-****
800-225-****
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Categories:
Grocery
Industry:
Convenience StoreConvenience Stores
SIC:
5411 - Grocery Stores
Site:
cumberlandfarms.com
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Alternative address: 23 Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA 01002-1027
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Adams Drug Co. of Fall River, Inc
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Industry:
Ret Drugs/sundries
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ADAMS DRUG CO. OF GARDNER, INC
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ADAMS DRUG CO. OF GREENFIELD, INC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
19901231
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ADAMS DRUG CO. OF HOLYOKE, INC
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ADAMS DRUG CO. OF SOMERSET, INC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
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Alternative address: 24 Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA 01002-1028
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Joseph Sacco
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413-549-****
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Industry:
Filling Stations Gas
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Village Auto Service
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413-549-****
413-549-****
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Categories:
Auto Service & Repair
Industry:
Car AccessoriesMuffler RepairRadiator ServiceAuto RepairTransmission Repair
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North Amherst Gulf
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Industry:
Mining & Metals
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SAC AUTOMOTIVE, INC
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Auto Service & Repair
Industry:
Automotive Repair Service
Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
19901231
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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BIG GUY LIQUORS, INC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
20070531
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Big Guys Liquors
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Wine & Spirits
Industry:
Ret Drugs/Sundries
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Chmp LLC
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Industry:
Nonclassifiable Establishments
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Asaph M Murfin Age: 83
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413-548-****
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Hanifah J Murfin Age: 75
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413-548-****
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- Riverside Pk Apts
- Lot: 6.53 acres
Facts
Lot size: 6.53 acres
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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JNS AMHERST LLC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Inactive:
20111207
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Olivia Ampiahbonney
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413-549-****
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Kevin Andrews Age: 55
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413-549-****
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Job:
Production Occupations
Email:
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Nina Andrews Age: 54
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413-549-****
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Shannon Applegate
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413-835-****
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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DICKINSON FAMILY ASSOCIATTION, INC
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Type of Business:
Nonprofit Corporation
Inactive:
20120618
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MICROMAGIC INC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
19950307
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D M Ahearn
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413-549-****
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James B Amberson Age: 104
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Kevin Andrews
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413-329-****
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Residential status:
Renter
Job:
Production Occupations
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Alternative address: 35 Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA 01002-1027
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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The Barber Shop
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Spas & SalonsBeauty & Cosmetics
Industry:
Barber Shop
SIC:
7241 - Barber Shops
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Margaret W Doubleday Age: 102
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413-549-****
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Leo Kusnetz
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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WARING WOODWORKING
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413-548-****
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Industry:
Custom Cabinets
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Waring Woodworking
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413-548-****
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Ernie's Towing
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413-586-****
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Categories:
Towing
Site:
erniestowing.net
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WAYSIDE AUTO BODY, INC
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413-586-****
413-584-****
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Categories:
Towing-AutomotiveRoad Service-AutomotiveTowingAuto Body Repair & PaintingCollision Services
Industry:
Business Services Automotive ServicesRepossession Auto Towing Auto Repair Ret AutosTowingGeneral Automotive Repair
Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
SIC:
7549 - Automotive Services, Except Repair and Carwashes
Site:
erniestowing.net
erniestowing.com |
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Leeann A Warner
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413-549-****
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Stuart B Warner Age: 68
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413-549-****
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Jeffrey S Boulet
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- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,381 sqft
- Built in 1962
Facts
Lot size: 1.39 acres
Rooms: 6
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Amherst Lockworks
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413-549-****
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Industry:
Consumer ServicesWhol Office Equipment Repair ServicesDoorsLocksmith
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PV4 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
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Type of Business:
Foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Inactive:
20140121
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Caroline A Falchier Age: 37
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Christy Mccaw Age: 50
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413-549-****
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Heather L Mccaw Age: 55
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413-549-****
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Alternative address: 65 Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA 01002-1027
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,094 sqft
- Built in 1900
Facts
Lot size: 7,500 sqft
Rooms: 8
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Alan Chapman H
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Industry:
Business Services at Non-Commercial SiteWhol Durable Goods
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Chapman Guitars
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Musical Instruments Retail
Industry:
Ret Musical Instruments
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Alan H Chapman Age: 76
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413-549-****
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Residential status:
Homeowner
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Harold Chapman
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413-549-****
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OLD MILL GIFT SHOP OF AMHERST, INC., THE
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Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
19831019
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Nancy J Veilleux
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Alternative address: 72 Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA 01002-1028
- 4 beds
- 2.5 baths
- 2,190 sqft
- Built in 1900
Facts
Lot size: 0.52 acres
Rooms: 7
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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BAYBERRY BUILDERS, INC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
19901231
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E & J TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
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Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
19980831
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Greene, Michael Fine Woodworking
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Woodworking
Industry:
Carpentry Contractor
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Carol J Greene Age: 68
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413-549-****
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Job:
Protective Service Occupations
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Michael Greene Age: 66
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413-549-****
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Residential status:
Renter
Job:
Protective Service Occupations
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Greene, Michael Fine Woodworking
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Woodworking
Industry:
Carpentry Contractor
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Patrick Maloney
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Arthur L Brown
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Kristen S Dziok Age: 84
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- 6 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,944 sqft
- Built in 1880
Facts
Lot size: 0.57 acres
Rooms: 9
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Kahlin Clark
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Stephanie Cozzi
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413-549-****
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Stephen Higgins
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413-549-****
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Kristina M Johnson
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Julia Kristan
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413-549-****
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- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,509 sqft
- Built in 1868
Facts
Lot size: 1.5 acres
Rooms: 5
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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GARNIER LLC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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MILL RIVER FIELDS LLC
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Type of Business:
Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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PUFFER LLC
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Industry:
Ret Used Merchandise
Type of Business:
Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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Barbara P Garnier Age: 75
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413-549-****
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Eric E Garnier Age: 75
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413-549-****
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- 3 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,358 sqft
- Built in 1860
Facts
Lot size: 0.65 acres
Rooms: 6
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Alysia Beaudoin
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Christopher E Budz Age: 46
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413-549-****
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Gloria L Witkus Age: 55
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413-549-****
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Pamela S Doyle Age: 73
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Christina M Maginnis Age: 48
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Amherst Town Of - Mill River Pool
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Public & Private Swimming Pools
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Mill River Pool
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413-549-****
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Categories:
Swimming Pool Dealers
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- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,642 sqft
- Built in 1966
Facts
Lot size: 0.46 acres
Rooms: 5
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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C Bistany
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Sarah Fiumara
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413-549-****
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J Freedman
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413-549-****
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Aber Gfsdfg
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413-549-****
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Allison Jarnes Age: 79
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413-549-****
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- 3 beds
- 2.5 baths
- 2,488 sqft
- Built in 1889
Facts
Lot size: 0.97 acres
Rooms: 7
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Jonathan Holland Barber
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Vanessa N Hill
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P G Holland Age: 84
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413-549-****
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Residential status:
Homeowner
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Patricia G Holland Age: 84
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413-549-****
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Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Precision Production Occupations
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William L Holland Age: 117
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413-549-****
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- 4 beds
- 3.5 baths
- 2,224 sqft
- Built in 1790
Facts
Lot size: 0.5 acres
Rooms: 8
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Paola Destefano
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Paola H Distefano Age: 71
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413-297-****
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Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Email:
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Paolo Distefano Age: 71
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413-297-****
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Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
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Paola Di Stefano Age: 71
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413-297-****
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Residential status:
Homeowner
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Zoe F Distefano Age: 32
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Residential status:
Homeowner
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Gregory Alemian
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Abigail H Anson Age: 29
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Darin W Bajnoci Age: 50
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Margaret L Bajnoci Age: 79
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P Bajnoci
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Edward A Petrauskas
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413-863-****
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- 5 beds
- 2.5 baths
- 3,057 sqft
- Built in 1880
Facts
Lot size: 2.82 acres
Rooms: 8
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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MARIGOLD, INC
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Type of Business:
Nonprofit Corporation
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Richard M Bernstein Age: 72
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Rick M Bernstein
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Bill R Cooley Age: 59
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413-230-****
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Valerie A Cooley Age: 57
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413-549-****
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Alternative address: 134 Montague Rd, North Amherst, MA 01002-1028
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Constructive Enterprises LLC
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Industry:
Business Services
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Cowls W D Inc
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413-549-****
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Site:
sawmilltimbers.com
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W. D. Cowls, Inc
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413-549-****
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Industry:
Sawmill & Planing Mills Contractor - Nonresidential Buildings Dwelling Operator Ret Lumber
Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
SIC:
2421 - Sawmills and Planing Mills, General
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Gertrude Jones Como
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413-549-****
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Cinda Jones
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413-549-****
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- 4 beds
- 1.5 baths
- 2,268 sqft
- Built in 1890
Facts
Lot size: 0.29 acres
Rooms: 6
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Treese F Van
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413-549-****
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Frances L Vantreese Age: 75
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413-549-****
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Karen L Vantreese
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413-549-****
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Gordon M Green Age: 65
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Residential status:
Homeowner
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William Landborg Age: 112
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- 3 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,296 sqft
- Built in 1961
Facts
Lot size: 0.36 acres
Rooms: 6
Stories: 2
Sold
$365,000
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Julie L Cahillane
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413-549-****
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Richard J Cahillane Age: 68
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413-549-****
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Patricia Ann Chartier Age: 84
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413-774-****
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Maria M Dumeng Age: 65
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413-549-****
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Juan C Perez Age: 61
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413-549-****
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- 4 beds
- 2.5 baths
- 1,540 sqft
- Built in 1880
Facts
Lot size: 0.41 acres
Rooms: 6
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jacque L Bell
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413-549-****
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Thacher Bell Age: 49
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413-549-****
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Anna L Gerac
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413-335-****
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Residential status:
Renter
Job:
Machine Operators, Assemblers, and Inspectors Occupations
Email:
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Andrea P Pocar
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Mary Webb
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413-348-****
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Residential status:
Renter
Job:
Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations
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- 3 beds
- 1 bath
- 2,231 sqft
- Built in 1910
Facts
Lot size: 0.32 acres
Rooms: 8
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Christina Amiradaki
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413-549-****
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James Boice
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413-549-****
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Gage Brownell Age: 59
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617-945-****
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Residential status:
Renter
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S Cariello Age: 54
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413-549-****
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John A Chepes Age: 50
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413-549-****
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- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,402 sqft
- Built in 1875
Facts
Lot size: 0.39 acres
Rooms: 6
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
|---|---|---|---|
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AMHERST YOUTH LACROSSE, INC
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Type of Business:
Nonprofit Corporation
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Alvaro J Borrell Age: 49
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413-549-****
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Residential status:
Homeowner
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Shannon Y Borrell Age: 50
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413-549-****
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Dorothy E Giard Age: 105
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413-549-****
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Victor M Giard
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413-335-****
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Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Administrative Support Occupations, Including Clerical Occupations
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- 5 beds
- 2.5 baths
- 2,178 sqft
- Built in 1820
Facts
Lot size: 0.98 acres
Rooms: 8
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Elizabeth M Austin
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Isabelle Compere Age: 47
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413-549-****
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Lucile H Sevoian Age: 109
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413-549-****
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R F Harp
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L Nadeau
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413-549-****
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Juana M Trujillo
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413-549-****
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- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 1,579 sqft
- Built in 1825
Facts
Lot size: 0.5 acres
Rooms: 6
Stories: 2
Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jason Blackburn
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Naomi C Blasini
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Emily Borek
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413-549-****
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Janel Davis
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413-549-****
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Dana L Cannon Age: 47
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- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,775 sqft
- Built in 1850
Facts
Lot size: 0.62 acres
Rooms: 6
Stories: 2
Sold
$365,000
Who has lived here
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Lauren Mc Carthy
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Residential status:
Homeowner
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Andrew P Ziomek Age: 57
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Beverly A Ziomek Age: 91
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413-549-****
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Daniel G Ziomek
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Stanley P Ziomek Age: 100
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Who has lived here
| Resident | Phone Number | Additional info | |
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Brian K Bailey
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413-549-****
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Residential status:
Renter
Job:
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
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Taylor S Bailey
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413-549-****
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Diane L Burke Age: 72
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413-253-****
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Timothy W Kucenski
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413-549-****
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Ann T Lynch
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Market Activities
To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Aug 2023
Sold
Mar 2021
Sold
Mar 2021
Sold
May 2019
Listed for sale
Mar 2018
Recent Rent
Mar 2018
Recent Rent
Nov 2017
Recent Rent
Oct 2017
Sold
Sep 2017
Sold
Jul 2016
Sold
May 2016
Sold
Apr 2016
Sold
Mar 2016
Sold
Fire Incident History
To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
22 Jul 2017
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
10 Jul 2017
Outside rubbish fire, other
13 Jun 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle storage, other
28 Mar 2007
Grass fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Incidents registered in Federal Emergency Management Agency
To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
26 Dec 2013
Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
18 Jun 2013
Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
08 Jun 2013
Oil or other combustible liquid spill
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
01 Jun 2011
Power line down
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area