Category: Government Affairs – Page 3

MAPC Statement on Affordable Homes Act, End of Session

Posted on August 2, 2024 at 9:24 am. Written by Tim Viall

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, […]

FY25 Enacted Budget Summary

Posted on July 30, 2024 at 1:09 pm. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

MAPC Awarded $3M to Bring a Modular Housing Construction Facility to Greater Boston

Posted on July 25, 2024 at 1:31 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awarded $3M to Bring a Modular Housing Construction Facility to Greater Boston The federally-funded project encompasses advancing housing strategies, assessing local needs and barriers, and exploring […]

Priority Bills as the End of the 2023-2024 Massachusetts Legislative Session Approaches

Posted on July 9, 2024 at 1:03 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Priority Bills as the End of the 2023-2024 Massachusetts Legislative Session Approaches July 9, 2024 – We are officially less than one month out from the end of the 2023-2024 […]

Officers and Executive Committee Elected, Staff Members Awarded at Annual Council Meeting

Posted on June 12, 2024 at 10:31 am. Written by Tim Viall

Officers and Executive Committee Elected, Staff Members Awarded at Annual Council Meeting Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca Tepper addressed attendees as the keynote speaker […]

Municipal Officials Stand Behind ‘Transfer Fee’ as Critical Tool for Keeping Region Affordable

Posted on May 9, 2024 at 3:09 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Municipal Officials Stand Behind ‘Transfer Fee’ as Critical Tool for Keeping Region Affordable . Boston – May 9, 2024 – The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition and communities across the Metropolitan Area […]

Advocates Gather for Community Safety Day on the Hill

Posted on May 1, 2024 at 10:46 am. Written by Tim Viall

Advocates Gather for Community Safety Day on the Hill Written by Rosemary Volinski, Program Specialist, Municipal Collaboration May 1, 2024 – More than 50 youth, violence prevention leaders, law enforcement, […]

MARPA Gathers for District Local Technical Assistance Day

Posted on March 27, 2024 at 9:03 am. Written by Tim Viall

MARPA Gathers for District Local Technical Assistance Day March 27, 2024 – Yesterday, leaders from most of the Commonwealth’s 13 regional planning agencies gathered on Beacon Hill to advocate for […]

Affordable Homes Act Reported Favorably by Joint Committee on Housing

Posted on March 8, 2024 at 8:22 am. Written by Tim Viall

Affordable Homes Act Reported Favorably by Joint Committee on Housing Hearing draws more than 250 municipal officials, housing professionals, business leaders and residents Written by Georgia Barlow, government affairs specialist […]

MAPC Advocates for the Arts

Posted on January 24, 2024 at 12:24 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Advocates for the Arts Written by Norman Abbott, Senior Government Affairs Specialist January 24, 2024 – Hundreds of advocates from across the Commonwealth braved the weather for a celebration […]