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Looking for information on MAPC’s official meetings and legal notices? Find it here.

Aug
18
Wed
2021
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 1 @ Zoom Conference
Aug 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 1 @ Zoom Conference
Session 1

Emerging Practices & Challenges

Wednesday, August 18 | 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We will kick-off this four-part series by hearing from our municipal colleagues on what is working, as well as the challenges they are facing when conducting hybrid meetings.
This working workshop will highlight what hybrid meetings might look like and what folks should prepare for as we head into the Fall.
Sep
29
Wed
2021
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 2 @ Zoom Conference
Sep 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 2 @ Zoom Conference
Session 2

Facilitation & Meeting Design

Wednesday, September 29 | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
As the world continues to adapt in the continued wake of a global pandemic, we are emerging into an era of flexible meeting experiences. Many municipalities and community engagement practitioners are exploring the possibility of hybrid meetings, offering online and in-person public participation.
Join us for a workshop series focused on shared practices and tools for hosting a successful meeting that bridges remote and in person participation. We will explore meeting facilitation and design, technology needs, and current state law and policy debates that will have an impact on municipal meeting policies moving forward.
Oct
20
Wed
2021
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 3 @ Zoom Conference
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 3 @ Zoom Conference
Session 3

Technology & Hybrid Meeting Tools

Wednesday, October 20 | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
As the world continues to adapt in the continued wake of a global pandemic, we are emerging into an era of flexible meeting experiences. Many municipalities and community engagement practitioners are exploring the possibility of hybrid meetings, offering online and in-person public participation.
Join us for a workshop series focused on shared practices and tools for hosting a successful meeting that bridges remote and in person participation. We will explore meeting facilitation and design, technology needs, and current state law and policy debates that will have an impact on municipal meeting policies moving forward.
Nov
17
Wed
2021
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 4 @ Zoom Conference
Nov 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 4 @ Zoom Conference
Session 4

Policies & Open Meeting Law Updates

Wednesday, November 17 | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
As the world continues to adapt in the continued wake of a global pandemic, we are emerging into an era of flexible meeting experiences. Many municipalities and community engagement practitioners are exploring the possibility of hybrid meetings, offering online and in-person public participation.
Join us for a workshop series focused on shared practices and tools for hosting a successful meeting that bridges remote and in person participation. We will explore meeting facilitation and design, technology needs, and current state law and policy debates that will have an impact on municipal meeting policies moving forward.
Jan
11
Tue
2022
MetroCommon Research Release: Rethinking the Suburban Strip @ Zoom
Jan 11 @ 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm

We’ll hear from experts on retrofitting suburbia, get a first look at MAPC’s interactive report and website, and discuss opportunities for you to transform suburban space to meet new needs.

Mar
31
Fri
2023
SWAP Legislative Breakfast @ Thayer Homestead
Mar 31 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
SWAP Legislative Breakfast @ Thayer Homestead | Medway | Massachusetts | United States

For more information on the South West Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP) Legislative Breakfast, please contact Subregional Coordinator, Brian Luther (bluther@mapc.org). 

May
5
Fri
2023
Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC) Legislative Breakfast
May 5 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC) Legislative Breakfast

For information on this event, please contact the Subregional Coordinator:
Abbey Judd
ajudd@mapc.org

Find more information about TRIC here.

Aug
1
Tue
2023
Virtual Public Meeting: Boston to Blue Hills @ Zoom (Virtual)
Aug 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

We Need Your Input!

Please join us for this public meeting that will focus on creating a vision for a walking, biking, and rolling route from the Neponset River Greenway to the Blue Hills Reservation. Your voice matters to helping us make this community-focused project a success!

Click here to register for the meeting!

Click here to go to the project webpage to learn more.

Oct
10
Tue
2023
2023 Statewide Municipal Partnerships Conference @ College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center
Oct 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll invites you to the 2023 Statewide Municipal Partnerships Conference for municipal officials and staff, co-hosted by the Massachusetts Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA) and Division of Local Services. The event will be held at the College of the Holy Cross on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

Lt. Governor Driscoll and a panel of Cabinet members, to be announced, will kick off the morning. We will then break into sessions focused on a wide array of issues and opportunities facing the Commonwealth, facilitated by subject matter experts from across Massachusetts. The breakout sessions will include: 

  • Climate Resiliency and Climate Action Plans;
  • Building Livable Communities;
  • Post-Pandemic Public Health; and
  • Rural Empowerment
  • Federal Funding Opportunities

The attendance fee is $20 and can be paid upon registering via PayPal / credit card. Checks can be mailed to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Only checks will be accepted for attendance payment if you wish to pay day of at check-in.  

Steps to register:

  1. Complete the Registration Form
  2. Pay the attendance fee online through PayPal / credit card, or select the “At the door” option if you wish to pay by check or need an invoice. You can request an invoice by emailing nabbott@mapc.org.  
  3. Attendees can also pay the registration fee upon checking in at the door. Please note that only checks will be accepted at the door.
Apr
5
Fri
2024
2024 Spring Legislative Breakfast | TRIC @ Grazina Event Space at Norwood Space Center, Building Four
Apr 5 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
2024 Spring Legislative Breakfast | TRIC @ Grazina Event Space at Norwood Space Center, Building Four | Norwood | Massachusetts | United States

Please join MAPC, the Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC), and your fellow community leaders for a conversation about opportunities for regional and state collaboration and partnership, over tasty breakfast foods and beverages.

Location
Grazina Event Space at Norwood Space Center, Building Four
83 Morse Street, Unit F
Norwood, MA 02062

Register to join us

Questions? Please contact:
Abbey Judd (ajudd@mapc.org)