Category: Government Affairs – Page 5

New Subsidized Housing Inventory Figures Provide an Estimate of Affordable Housing Available in each Massachusetts Community

Posted on August 7, 2023 at 2:33 pm. Written by Tim Viall

New Subsidized Housing Inventory Figures Provide an Estimate of Affordable Housing Available in each Massachusetts Community While the new SHI provides important information about the state’s progress toward greater housing […]

MAPC Statement on new Climate Bank

Posted on June 13, 2023 at 3:32 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Statement on new Climate Bank June 13, 2023 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston released a statement in support of the state’s new Climate Bank, established […]

MAPC Wraps Up Spring Legislative Breakfasts

Posted on June 2, 2023 at 2:42 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Wraps Up Spring Legislative Breakfasts June 2, 2023 – MAPC just wrapped up hosting six legislative breakfasts with seven of our subregions over the course of the spring. We host these breakfasts […]

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session

Posted on January 3, 2023 at 3:54 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session MAPC’s legislative priorities are rooted in the goals set in MetroCommon 2050 to create a more equitable, sustainable, […]

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 […]