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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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City Of Lynn Joins Metro Mayors Coalition

City Of Lynn Joins Metro Mayors Coalition The Coalition now includes 17 municipalities working together on housing, climate, substance use and other challenges facing Metro Boston’s urban core; it formed […]

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2024 MARPA-DLS Conference Highlights Statewide Opportunities, Strengths

2024 MARPA-DLS Conference Highlights Statewide Opportunities, Strengths October 08, 2024 – Municipal and planning staff from Nantucket to the Berkshires met in Worcester at the College of the Holy Cross […]

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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 For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Georgia Barlow, or Matt Walsh August 6, 2024 – The […]

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Youth, Local Law Enforcement, Community Leaders Gather for Annual Shannon Grant Summerfest

Youth, Local Law Enforcement, Community Leaders Gather for Annual Shannon Grant Summerfest Written by Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator August 5, 2024 – Local youth, community-based organization workers, law enforcement […]

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MAPC Statement on Affordable Homes Act, End of Session

MAPC Statement on Affordable Homes Act, End of Session Aug. 2, 2024 – “Last week, the Legislature concluded its two-year session with a flurry of action on several major bills, […]

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FY25 Enacted Budget Summary

FY25 Enacted Budget Summary For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Georgia Barlow, or Matt Walsh On July 29, 2024, Governor Healey signed the FY25 Budget into law. This […]

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