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FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary

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 […]

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Governor Preserves Remote and Hybrid Meeting Options

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), […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House

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 […]

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

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 […]

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MAPC Statement on Federal Actions Regarding Immigration

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 […]

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A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations

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 […]

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

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, […]

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Statement on Clean Energy Bill

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 […]

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