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This page last updated:3/23/2011

Amherst Co-op

Amherst, Massachusetts,

United States

We are a couple (MF) who live and have brought up our children in Amherst MA, and are now in the process of exploring the creation of a communal home. We have shared our home with others for some years now and are looking to expand to a larger house, which we would share with a mix of co-owners and renters. We are liberal-minded and intellectually curious, and we seek to share our lives with like-minded people.

Our goals in living communally: We seek to share equitably in the labor and costs of living with a view to improving economies of time and money. We seek to share the experiences of daily life with others in a mutually-supportive, extended and companionate family.

It is our intention to remain in the Amherst area for its culture, natural beauty, and proximity to both Boston and New York City. We both also have family and friendship ties here.

At this point, we wish to open a dialog with other interested individuals, couples, or families. We hope to get the co-op started within the next two years or so.

If this concept appeals to you, please contact us with your interest.

Contact:

Alex Kent
83 North Prospect St.
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002 United States
Phone: 4138967641, 4138967641

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This page last updated:3/23/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please contact us ahead of time. We are open to having visitors from afar after we go through a period of email and telephone communication.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 6 (Open to expanded membership) Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No
Land and Buildings Small Town Land Owned By: The community Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: (To be decided) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No

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