Middlesex Bindery

We are kinda sorta open-ish

We are slowly reopening. The building remains closed to the public.

I cannot promise to be open on any particular day or at any particular hour. If I run into any difficulty on the subway, train, or weather, I will not be open that day. The train is increasing its se...

Massachusetts re-opening phase 2

On June 8, Massachusetts begins phase 2 of Governor Baker's 4-phase approach to reopening. Mayor Walsh's 9pm to 6am curfew in Boston remains in effect. I, personally, remain subject to the "stay at home" advisory .

A few test trips to Lowell over the last week h...

May 19: Massachusetts has begun the slow process of opening up with Governor Baker issuing guidance for a 4-phase approach, starting today (or the 25, depending). Mayor Walsh has said Boston will be slower and not re-open for a least a week week after that and continues to be subject to a 6AM-9PM...

While passing the time during the lock down, I did an interview with Stepan Chizhov of iBookbinding.com. You can check that out here:

https://www.ibookbinding.com/blog/video/ibb-podcast/ibb-podcast-2-todd-davis-middlesex-bindery-bookbinding-as-a-third-career-lockdown-qa/

Our way forward

As you know, the Governor of Massachusetts has issued “stay at home” instructions. A bindery is not considered “essential” so we are closed. The last day we were open was March 16.

I was able to bring a few things that don’t require equipment, so I’m able to do a few things, but...

Our way forward

As you know, the Governor of Massachusetts has issued “stay at home” instructions. A bindery is not considered “essential” so we are closed. The last day we were open was March 16.

I was able to bring a few things that don’t require equipment, so I’m able to do a few things, but...

Until this is over, we ask that all visits be by appointment.

Since there continues to be no train service on weekends, and I am unwilling to ride in that Petrie dish of a bus, we are no longer able to open on Saturdays.

Additionally, the new reduced train schedule has shortened our work day....

COVID-19 Update:
We are and plan to remain open. Normal hours remain in effect.

However, I commute here from Boston via MBTA Commuter Rail and there is a possibility that could be disrupted. So you are welcome to stop by and drop off or pick up work, but it might be prudent to call ahead to ...

We've modified the form of our mailing address slightly (we are still where we were, it's just we have a box now). If you are sending USPS mail, please add "Box 147" to the street address. It should read:

Middlesex Bindery
122 Western Ave, Box 147
Studio A-314
Lowell,MA 01851

Thanks!