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What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step

What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step By MAPC’s Government Affairs Team December 3, 2025 – Joint Rule 10 is when (almost) all Joint Committees in […]

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This Playbook Helps Municipalities and Community Partners Prepare for Local Climate Impacts

This Playbook Helps Municipalities and Community Partners Prepare for Local Climate Impacts By Emma Zehner, Senior Clean Energy and Climate Planner, and Van Du, Director of Environmental Planning December 2, […]

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From Local Sheltering to Regional Resilience: How Communities Are Getting Ready for Emergencies

From Local Sheltering to Regional Resilience: How Communities Are Getting Ready for Emergencies By Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager Pictured: Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School October 23, 2025 – […]

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Five Years of Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants

The Accelerating Climate Resilience Grant: The First Five Years of Growth By Oliver Song, Environment Mindich Service Fellow September 17, 2025 – As the impacts of climate change intensify, so does […]

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Quincy, MAPC, MBI Launch Free Wi-Fi Program for O’Brien Tower Residents

Quincy, MAPC, MBI Launch Free Wi-Fi Program for O’Brien Tower Residents The internet service is one component of a citywide initiative to address technological needs Aug. 22, 2025 – The Metropolitan […]

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Governor’s Environmental Bond Bill Summary

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 […]

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Update on the Final FY26 Budget

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 […]

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Communities and Artists Collaborate to “Build a Cool Culture” in Response to Extreme Heat

Communities and Artists Collaborate to “Build a Cool Culture” in Response to Extreme Heat MAPC, Mystic River Watershed Association, City of Chelsea, City of Malden, City of Everett, City of […]

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Comment Period on MAPC’s 2025–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Now Open

Comment Period on MAPC’s 2025–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Now Open Public comments will be accepted from Friday, June 20 through Monday, July 21, 2025. June 20, 2025 – BOSTON […]

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

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 […]

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