Category: Municipal Collaboration

Complying with State Regulations for Consolidated Local Permitting for Clean Energy

Posted on October 21, 2026 at 12:55 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Acton–Boxborough Schools’ BESS (2.1 MW battery energy storage plant). Photo credit: Enel X on YouTube All 351 cities and towns must be able to accept consolidated local permits for clean […]

Metro Mayors Coalition’s 2026 Shannon Grant Summer Event at Rumney Marsh Academy

Posted on July 14, 2026 at 11:53 am. Written by Jenifer Wallitsch

On July 10, more than 75 youth and over 30 adult volunteers, law enforcement officers, and community-based organization staff came together for the Metro Mayors Coalition’s 2026 Shannon Grant Summer […]

Cool Communications

Posted on June 9, 2026 at 9:45 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

Building heat resilience means building effective communication networks, so you can reach people before the next heat wave hits. Awareness of extreme heat, its impacts, and what people and decision-makers […]

Shannon Grant Community Safety Day on the Hill 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026 at 1:50 pm. Written by Georgia Barlow

On April 14, 2026 violence prevention leaders, law enforcement, elected officials, and youth from across the Commonwealth gathered at the Massachusetts State House for the annual Community Safety Day on […]

2025 Fall Council Meeting Highlights Arts & Culture, Local Leaders Awarded

Posted on November 3, 2025 at 10:46 am. Written by Tim Viall

2025 Fall Council Meeting Highlights Arts & Culture, Local Leaders Awarded Nov. 3, 2025 – Representatives from the 101 cities and towns in the MAPC region, gubernational appointees, state and […]

From Local Sheltering to Regional Resilience: How Communities Are Getting Ready for Emergencies

Posted on October 23, 2025 at 2:36 pm. Written by Tim Viall

From Local Sheltering to Regional Resilience: How Communities Are Getting Ready for Emergencies By Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager Pictured: Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School October 23, 2025 – […]

Quincy, MAPC, MBI Launch Free Wi-Fi Program for O’Brien Tower Residents

Posted on August 25, 2025 at 11:23 am. Written by Tim Viall

Quincy, MAPC, MBI Launch Free Wi-Fi Program for O’Brien Tower Residents The internet service is one component of a citywide initiative to address technological needs Aug. 22, 2025 – The Metropolitan […]

Shannon Youth Conference 2025

Posted on August 22, 2025 at 11:57 am. Written by Tim Viall

Summer Conference Brings Shannon Youth from Nine Communities Together By Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Specialist Photos provided by Boston University Marketing August 21, 2025 — Last month, local youth, community-based […]

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards More Than $440k to 31 Local Projects

Posted on March 19, 2025 at 10:15 am. Written by Tim Viall

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards More Than $440k to 31 Local Projects Arlington, Ashland, Boxborough, Cambridge, Chelsea, Danvers, Dedham, Everett, Framingham, Gloucester, Hopkinton, Hull, Littleton, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Melrose, Natick, […]

Community Safety Day Draws Supporters, Local and State Leaders

Posted on March 13, 2025 at 2:55 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Community Safety Day Draws Supporters, Local and State Leaders Written by Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Specialist March 12, 2025 – Yesterday violence prevention leaders, law enforcement, elected officials, and youth […]