Planning 101 Blog – Page 4

Catching Up with Community Engagement

Posted on July 25, 2025 at 9:28 am. Written by Tim Viall

Catching Up with Community Engagement By Tim Viall, Media Relations Manager July 25, 2025 – Last month, MAPC’s Community Engagement Department welcomed practitioners from across the region for an in-person […]

Governor’s Environmental Bond Bill Summary

Posted on July 16, 2025 at 10:08 am. Written by Tim Viall

Summary of Governor’s Environmental Bond Bill Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow Pictured: Acting Executive Director Lizzi Weyant testifies at the State […]

Writing Resilient Regulations in Norwood: A Path Toward Climate-Ready Growth

Posted on July 8, 2025 at 12:44 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Writing Resilient Regulations in Norwood: A Path Toward Climate-Ready Growth By Jiwon Park, Regional Land Use Planner II Pictured: Norwood Town Hall July 8, 2025 – As communities across the […]

Update on the Final FY26 Budget

Posted on July 7, 2025 at 2:21 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Update on the Final FY26 Budget Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow July 7, 2025 – On July 4, Governor Healey signed the […]

FY25 Fair Share Supplemental Budget Conference Report

Posted on July 2, 2025 at 11:03 am. Written by Tim Viall

FY25 Fair Share Supplemental Budget Conference Report For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, or Georgia Barlow July 2, 2025 – On June 24, the Governor signed into law […]

Experts, Leaders Convene for Symposium on Heat and Health Actions

Posted on June 27, 2025 at 12:55 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Experts, Leaders Convene for Symposium on Heat and Health Actions By Oliver Song, Environment Intern and Marine Gapihan, Clean Energy and Climate Intern June 27, 2025 – On June 18, […]

MAPC Hosts Immigration Know Your Rights Training

Posted on June 26, 2025 at 2:55 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Hosts Immigration Know Your Rights Training By Georgia Barlow Government Affairs Specialist II June 26, 2025 – In June, in response to rising concerns and questions from municipalities about immigration […]

Ready for Summer Heat: MAPC Launches Cool Communications Campaign

Posted on June 17, 2025 at 11:26 am. Written by Tim Viall

Ready for Summer Heat: MAPC Launches Cool Communications Campaign By Sharon Ron, Assistant Director of Public Health June 17, 2025 – As Massachusetts communities brace for another hot summer, MAPC […]

Coming Together for Compassionate Care: Region 3 HMCC Hosts Conference to Address Homelessness Through Collaborative Action

Posted on June 11, 2025 at 9:30 am. Written by Amanda Belles

Coming Together for Compassionate Care: Region 3 HMCC Hosts Conference to Address Homelessness Through Collaborative Action
By: Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager
June 11, 2025 – Haverhill, MA — During the week of May 30, the Massachusetts Region 3 Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (Region 3 HMCC) brought together leaders, practitioners, and advocates from across public health, healthcare, and social services for a pivotal event: the Collaborative Approaches to Support Unhoused Individuals Conference. Held at Northern Essex Community College’s Hartleb Technology Center, the event underscored a central truth: supporting individuals experiencing homelessness requires a whole-community approach rooted in compassion, coordination, and shared responsibility.

Hurricane Season 2025: What Cities and Towns Can Do to Prepare Beyond the Basics

Posted on June 10, 2025 at 11:55 am. Written by Amanda Belles

Hurricane Season 2025: What Cities and Towns Can Do to Prepare Beyond the Basics By: Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager June 10, 2025 – With the Atlantic hurricane season officially underway […]