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    2025 MARPA and DLS Statewide Municipal Partnerships Conference

    Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross - Ballroom 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

    Hosted by the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA) and the Division of Local Services (DLS), the Statewide Municipal Partnerships Conference brings together municipal and regional leaders from across the Commonwealth for a half day of networking, conversations on pressing issues, and the sharing of best practices. We are honored that Lieutenant Governor Kim […]

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    Webinar: Breaking Down the Draft Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Regulations

    Virtual (Zoom)

    The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) recently published draft regulations to implement legislative reforms passed last year (2024) to municipal siting and permitting processes for clean energy infrastructure. These regulations will change how municipalities across the Commonwealth will need to approach siting and permitting for solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, distribution substations, and other […]

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    Regional Planning Agency (RPA) Day on the Hill 2026

    Massachusetts State House - Room 428 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, United States

    You are invited to join us for Regional Planning Agency (RPA) Day 2026! This event is being hosted by the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA) in partnership with State Representative Paul Donato and State Senator Jamie Eldridge. RPA Day is in support of the District Local Technical Assistance Program (DLTA) and the Grant […]

  • MAGIC logo. In large, light green letters, it says, "MAGIC". Under the text is smaller, capitalized, blue text that says, "Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination". To the left of the text is an blue illustration of a minuteman

    MAGIC 2026 Legislative Breakfast

    Acton Town Hall 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    MAPC's Government Affairs Team and Subregional Coordinators invite you to join us for this Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) Legislative Breakfast. This event will be in-person, and details on location are included below. We look forward to seeing you soon! Register to Join Us!

  • NSPC and NSTF logos in a horizontal line. The NSPC logo is on the left and in large, capitalized, green letters says, "NSPC". To the right of the text is a blue map of the Greater Boston region with the NSPC subregion colored in green. Under this in smaller, blue text it says, "North Surburban Planning Council". The NSTF logo is on the right, and in large, capitalized, green letters, it says, "NSTF". To the right of the text is a blue map of the Greater Boston region with the NSTF subregion colored in green. Underneth in smaller, blue letters, it says, "North Shore Task Force".

    NSPC and NSTF 2026 Joint Spring Legislative Breakfast

    Old Salem Town Hall 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United States

    MAPC's Government Affairs Team and Subregional Coordinators invite you to join us for this joint North Suburban Planning Council (NSPC) and North Shore Task Force (NSTF) Legislative Breakfast. This event will be in-person, and details on location are included below. We look forward to seeing you soon! Register to Join Us!

  • MWRC and SWAP logos in a horizontal line. The MWRC logo is on the left, and has a An abstract hexagon gray and green design on the left. To the right are the words, "MetroWest Regional Collaborative". Under that in smaller, light green letters it says, "Fostering Sustainable Communities". The SWAP logo is to the right of the MWRC logo, and In large, capitalized, light green letters, it says, "SWAP". To the right of this is a blue map of the Greater Boston region, with the SWAP subregion colored in green. Under all of this in blue letters it says, "SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee".

    MWRC and SWAP 2026 Joint Spring Legislative Breakfast

    Holliston Town Hall 703 Washington Street, Hollisont, MA, United States

    MAPC's Government Affairs Team and Subregional Coordinators invite you to join us for this joint MetroWest Regional Collaborative (MWRC) and SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP) Legislative Breakfast. This event will be in-person, and details on location are included below. We look forward to seeing you soon! Register to Join Us!

  • Inner Core Committee logo, which is one of the 8 subregions for the region. ICC is written in large blue letters. Inner Core Committee is written in smaller white letters. Background is a light green city illustration.

    ICC and TRIC 2026 Spring Legislative Breakfast

    Massachusetts State House - Room 428 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, United States

    MAPC's Government Affairs Team and Subregional Coordinators invite you to join us for the Inner Core Committee (ICC) and Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC) Legislative Breakfast. This event will be in-person, and details on location are included below. We look forward to seeing you soon! Register for the Legislative Breakfast

  • MAPC Deputy Executive Director Lizzi Weyant, stands behind a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone to a large room filled with people sitting in chairs and standing.

    Shannon Community Safety Day on the Hill 2026

    Massachusetts State House - Room 428 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, United States

    You are invited to join us for Shannon Community Safety Day on the Hill 2026! Shannon Community Safety Day on the Hill is hosted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council in partnership with Senator Sal DiDomenico. Shannon Community Safety Day is an opportunity to learn more about the Shannon Community Safety Grant program and the […]