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MAPC Statement: City of Boston Rollback to Phase 2.2

Posted on December 14, 2020 at 3:11 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

“MAPC applauds Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston for moving the city back to Phase 2.2 of the reopening plan. The rise in COVID cases, deaths, and […]

MAPC Executive Director Issues Statement on Repeal of AFFH Regulations

Posted on July 29, 2020 at 9:23 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

“President Trump’s repeal of regulations that encourage local government to affirmatively further the goal of fair housing, accompanied by a racist tweet, represent a new low point in his ongoing […]

Massachusetts Municipal Leaders Pledge to Take Action on Systemic Racism

Posted on July 21, 2020 at 1:31 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Mayors and managers from 18 Massachusetts cities and towns today pledged to address systemic racism in their communities and violence in law enforcement.

COVID-19 Layoff Housing Assistance – NOW by Municipality

Posted on June 15, 2020 at 3:20 pm. Written by Kit Un

Date: June 15, 2020 Unemployment is at a historic high in Massachusetts. For the moment, a $600 supplement added to unemployment payments is softening some of the financial blow for those receiving benefits. […]

Resources for an Arts & Culture Sector Upended by COVID-19

Posted on May 21, 2020 at 4:23 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Resources for an Arts & Culture Sector Upended by COVID-19 By any measure, the COVID-19 pandemic and fallout has had a devastating impact on the arts and cultural community. Museums, […]

MAPC COVID-19 Response

Posted on March 11, 2020 at 9:26 am. Written by Elise Harmon

In the interest of keeping our partners throughout the state and region informed, MAPC will document its response to COVID-19 here. A Message from MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen: Addressing […]

Climate Equity Focus at MAPC’s Clean Energy Forum

Posted on December 19, 2019 at 2:34 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, as part of the MetroCommon 2050 Speaker Series, MAPC hosted its biennial Clean Energy Forum at District Hall. The day’s theme was climate equity and MAPC […]

Five MAPC Priorities in Final House Budget

Posted on May 3, 2018 at 4:40 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Massachusetts House of Representatives Finalizes FY2019 State Budget Proposal Last week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives concluded it FY2019 budget debate by passing its $41 billion budget proposal. After four […]

Salem Point Neighborhood Vision and Action Plan

Posted on August 31, 2016 at 1:14 pm. Written by Kit Un

Background The Point neighborhood in the City of Salem includes nearly 144 acres and 4,100 people, and is located just south of the downtown and wharf areas. The Point is distinguished […]