A festive event for the whole community that aims to increase visibility, dignity, and inclusion of people with disabilities while raising awareness and reducing stigma. All are invited! Learn more about this event on the Celebrating Disability Pride (Cambridge) webpage. MAPC is lead on the Cambridge Health and Disability Access Project. This event is a […]
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 […]
Please join the North Shore Task Force (NSTF) for this monthly meeting. The location will be remote (Zoom). Please check the NSTF webpage closer to the meeting date for additional information.
Join the MAPC Community Engagement Team for this Conversation to learn how MAPC creates strategies for community engagement that meets people where they are. Register for this Conversation MAPC’s Community Engagement Conversations focus on different topics to support the engagement work within your own community. The series provides an introduction to the services MAPC offers when […]
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 […]
Please join the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) for their October meeting. Please visit the MAGIC webpage for more information, including the meeting agenda, once it is posted.
This is the final stop on the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office (FFIO) Community Tour. This hybrid event is an opportunity to meet the FFIO team, learn about what they do, and how their resources can help your community. Visit their event webpage to learn more about the Lynn stop.
Please join the Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC) for this meeting. For more information about this meeting, including the agenda once posted, please visit the TRIC webpage.
This webinar, hosted by the Eastern Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition (EMHCC), will explore how historic district bylaws and guidelines can be updated to meet the specificity of today’s laws, including state climate and housing laws, while tracing the history of Massachusetts preservation frameworks and highlighting regulatory authority, best practices, local approaches, and funding. Speakers will […]
The annual Climate Beacon Conference is focused on creating climate solutions. It's an opportunity for leaders and decision-makers to gather together with experts and practitioners to plan ahead for a more livable, sustainable future. More information about the conference can be found on the conference website. Access registration information Note: Municipal leaders (public leaders) get […]
Please join us for the in-person Fall Council Meeting! It will be a special one - in addition to the announcement of regional awards and a special creative sector panel discussion, Lizzi Weyant will be delivering her first Executive Director's Report as MAPC's new Executive Director. Find a meeting agenda overview on the Fall Council […]