Author: Tim Viall

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 […]

Governor’s Energy Affordability Bill Summary H.4144

Posted on June 6, 2025 at 4:04 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Governor’s Energy Affordability Bill Summary H.4144 Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow May 28, 2025 – On May 13, Governor Healey filed her […]

FY26 Senate Budget Summary

Posted on May 29, 2025 at 11:36 am. Written by Tim Viall

FY26 Senate Budget Summary Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow May 29, 2025 – From May 20 through 22, the Senate debated […]

Metro Mayors Coalition Hosts Regional Climate Summit

Posted on May 29, 2025 at 10:13 am. Written by Tim Viall

Metro Mayors Coalition Hosts Regional Climate Summit By Sasha Shyduroff, Principal Planner, and Julia Nassar, Senior Clean Energy & Climate Planner Pictured: City of Boston Mayor Wu signs the 2025 […]