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MAPC Issues Statement Supporting Clean Heat Commission Report

Posted on December 1, 2022 at 9:10 am. Written by Tim Viall

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) commends Governor Baker, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), and the Commission on Clean Heat on yesterday’s report release on reducing […]

MAPC Issues Statement on Economic Development Spending Package H. 5374

Posted on November 4, 2022 at 3:31 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Issues Statement on Economic Development Spending Package H. 5374 BOSTON – Nov. 4, 2022 – “Yesterday the Massachusetts legislature voted to approve an economic development spending package (H. 5374), […]

MARPA-DLS Conference Highlights Opportunities for Cities & Towns, Reflects on Accomplishments

Posted on October 4, 2022 at 3:55 pm. Written by Tim Viall

More than one hundred municipal officials and staff from across the Commonwealth gathered last week for the 2022 Statewide Municipal Partnerships Conference, hosted by the Mass. Association of Regional Planning […]

MARPA-DLS Conference 2022: Announcing Special Guests Governor Charlie Baker and Steve Kadish

Posted on September 20, 2022 at 12:41 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Join the Mass. Association of Regional Planning Agencies and Division of Local Services to hear from special guests Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, the Governor’s former Chief of […]

2022 End of Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas

Posted on September 15, 2022 at 11:10 am. Written by Matt Walsh

The Massachusetts Legislature wrapped up its 192nd session in the early morning of August 1, and the Governor had 10 days to give final approval or veto those bills sent […]

Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament Brings Community Together for the 13th Year

Posted on August 22, 2022 at 7:48 pm. Written by Ellyn Morgan

Metro Mayors Host 13th Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament Annual event brings together law enforcement, youth, community and workers in celebration of a safe summer. EVERETT – Local teens, community-based […]

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on Orange Line Shutdown

Posted on August 3, 2022 at 9:05 am. Written by Sara Remus

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on Orange Line Shutdown For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition has advocated for a fully funded, safe, reliable, frequent, and accessible transportation […]

Massachusetts House and Senate Pass Comprehensive Climate Legislation

Posted on July 21, 2022 at 10:03 am. Written by Sara Remus

Massachusetts House and Senate Pass Comprehensive Climate Legislation Photo by Aubrey Odom-Mabey, Unsplash For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 21 2022 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is pleased that the […]

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on MBTA service cuts

Posted on July 8, 2022 at 4:15 pm. Written by Sara Remus

Metro Mayors Issue Statement on MBTA service cuts Photo by Paul Morris, Flickr For Immediate Release: Friday, July 8th 2022 The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition has advocated for a fully funded, […]

MAPC Launches “MetroCommon 2050: Shaping our Region Together”

Posted on May 6, 2022 at 2:21 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Flanked by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, MA-07, and scores of public officials and stakeholders from across Greater Boston this week, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) officially unveiled a land use […]