Category: Government Affairs

FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary

Posted on April 21, 2025 at 1:09 pm. Written by Tim Viall

FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary – Bill H.4000 Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow April 21, 2025 – On April […]

Governor Preserves Remote and Hybrid Meeting Options

Posted on March 31, 2025 at 12:47 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MMA, MAPC, MARPA, MASC, MACC Thank Legislature, Governor for Preserving Remote and Hybrid Meeting Options March 28, 2025 – BOSTON – The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), […]

2024 Change to Condo Conversion Law Doubles Number of Protected Rental Homes

Posted on March 17, 2025 at 9:57 am. Written by Tim Viall

2024 Change to Condo Conversion Law Doubles Number of Protected Rental Homes Written by Zoe Iacovino, Regional Planning Data Analyst II, and Georgia Barlow, Government Affairs Specialist II Photo: Two […]

Lynn Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faustina Cuevas Wins Regional Leadership Award

Posted on March 6, 2025 at 9:46 am. Written by Tim Viall

Lynn Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faustina Cuevas Wins Regional Leadership Award March 5, 2025 – BOSTON – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) honored Faustina Cuevas, the City […]

MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House

Posted on February 27, 2025 at 5:01 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House Written by Norman Abbott, Senior Government Affairs Specialist February 25, 2025 – Executive directors and staff representing the Commonwealth’s […]

Mass. Municipal Association, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, MARPA Issue Joint Statement in Support of Preserving Hybrid Meeting Access

Posted on February 20, 2025 at 9:41 am. Written by Tim Viall

Mass. Municipal Association, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, MARPA Issue Joint Statement in Support of Preserving Hybrid Meeting Access Feb. 18, 2025 – BOSTON – The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), Metropolitan […]

MAPC Statement on Federal Actions Regarding Immigration

Posted on February 4, 2025 at 9:14 am. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Statement on Federal Actions Regarding Immigration Feb. 4, 2025 – “Last week, MAPC held an informational webinar – joined by 400 people – aimed at helping local officials to […]

A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations

Posted on January 27, 2025 at 9:37 am. Written by Tim Viall

A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow January 27, 2025 – On January 22, Governor Healey […]

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas

Posted on January 6, 2025 at 9:47 am. Written by Tim Viall

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas Written by the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Matt Walsh, and Georgia Barlow December 30, […]

Statement on Clean Energy Bill

Posted on October 23, 2024 at 10:17 am. Written by Tim Viall

Statement on Clean Energy Bill October 23, 2024 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council issued the following statement today from MAPC Deputy Executive Director, Lizzi Weyant, regarding the release of […]