Category: Government Affairs – Page 11

Cities and Towns to Beacon Hill: We Need Additional Revenue for Transportation

Posted on November 13, 2019 at 9:31 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Today, three broad coalitions of municipal officials from throughout Eastern Massachusetts called on the Commonwealth to raise significant new revenue and dedicate it to rescuing the state’s ailing and congested transportation system.

North Shore Coalition Mayors and Managers Unveil Regional Transportation Vision

Posted on November 1, 2019 at 4:06 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Eighteen communities in the North Shore today unveiled a joint vision for transportation in the region. In a press conference at Salem State University’s Enterprise Center, municipal leaders in the […]

North Shore Coalition Mayors and Managers Unveil Regional Transportation Vision

Posted on November 1, 2019 at 3:27 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Elise HarmonDigital Communications SpecialistMetropolitan Area Planning [email protected] SALEM – Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 – Salem Mayor Kimberly Driscoll and the 18 communities of the North Shore Coalition today unveiled the […]

MARPA-DLS Conference: 21st Century Municipalities

Posted on September 11, 2019 at 11:41 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Join us for the Statewide Municipal Partnerships Conference Tuesday, October 8, 2019 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. College of the Holy Cross Hogan Campus Center 1 College Street Worcester, MA […]

MAPC: MassDOT Congestion Study Takes Several Steps in the Right Direction

Posted on August 8, 2019 at 4:47 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

For immediate release: Thursday, August 8, 2019 BOSTON — The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement thanking MassDOT and Governor Charlie Baker for completing a long-awaited study […]

Governor Signs FY2020 State Budget Into Law

Posted on August 7, 2019 at 3:28 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

The budget that Governor Baker signed into law last week includes $43.3 billion in appropriations, including many increased investments in smart growth and regional planning priorities. MAPC thanks Governor Baker […]

Cambridge Wins 11th Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament

Posted on August 5, 2019 at 2:50 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Youth from eight cities and towns had the chance to compete head-to-head this weekend in a basketball tournament held by the Metro Mayors Coalition. On Saturday, Aug. 3, teams from […]

State Budget Heads to Conference Committee

Posted on June 4, 2019 at 4:02 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Please Advocate for MAPC’s Budget Priorities! The Massachusetts House of Representatives finalized their version of the FY2020 state budget on Thursday, April 25 and the Senate finalized their version on […]

MAGIC Legislative Breakfast: Town Officials & Legislators Discuss Local, Regional Priorities

Posted on May 15, 2019 at 4:24 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Attendees of the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) Legislative Breakfast heard from four state legislators over quiche and coffee at the Lexington Community Center on Friday, May 3. […]

Senate Budget: MAPC Call to Action

Posted on May 14, 2019 at 12:46 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Help us support smart growth and regional collaboration in the budget by contacting your state senator today. Last week, the Senate Ways and Means Committee released their FY2020 state budget […]