Category: Municipal Collaboration

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 […]

A Busy Summer at the DPU: Part 1 – Municipal Aggregation

Posted on November 20, 2024 at 2:25 pm. Written by Tim Viall

A Busy Summer at the DPU: Part 1 – Municipal Aggregation By Jeremy Koo, Assistant Director of Clean Energy The Department of Public Utilities issued several orders this summer that […]

Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Heralded in Haverhill

Posted on November 14, 2024 at 10:14 am. Written by Tim Viall

Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Heralded in Haverhill By Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Specialist November 14, 2024 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), as the sponsoring organization of the […]

City Of Lynn Joins Metro Mayors Coalition

Posted on October 23, 2024 at 10:07 am. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

MAPC Awarded Grant to Continue Heat Resilience Work through State Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program

Posted on August 13, 2024 at 11:27 am. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Awarded Grant to Continue Heat Resilience Work through State Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program BOSTON – Aug. 13, 2024 – The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) […]