Category: Environment

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mayors and Managers from 17 Communities Commit to New Climate Goals at Boston Museum of Science

Posted on May 12, 2025 at 9:22 am. Written by Tim Viall

Mayors and Managers from 17 Communities Commit to New Climate Goals at Boston Museum of Science The communities include Arlington, Boston, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Melrose, Medford, […]