Public Health
Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on topics related to smart growth and regional collaboration. This blog covers a diverse range of issues that include transportation, clean energy, land use, environment, public health, local government, equity, the innovative usage of public data, and the process of creating digital tools.
FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary
FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary – Bill H.4000 Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow April 21, 2025 – On April […]
Alternative Response Models for Behavioral Health
Alternative Response Models for Behavioral Health Written by Sophia Cassim, Public Health Intern March 17, 2025 – Behavioral health challenges touch many parts of our communities, including schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, […]
Community Safety Day Draws Supporters, Local and State Leaders
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 […]
MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House
MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House Written by Norman Abbott, Senior Government Affairs Specialist February 25, 2025 – Executive directors and staff representing the Commonwealth’s […]
A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations
A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow January 27, 2025 – On January 22, Governor Healey […]
2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas
2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas Written by the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Matt Walsh, and Georgia Barlow December 30, […]
Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Heralded in Haverhill
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 […]
A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan
Preparing Greater Boston for a Changing Climate: A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan Aug. 26, 2024 – Climate change is impacting Greater Boston communities at an alarming rate. […]
2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas
2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Georgia Barlow, or Matt Walsh August 6, 2024 – The […]
FY25 Enacted Budget Summary
FY25 Enacted Budget Summary For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Georgia Barlow, or Matt Walsh On July 29, 2024, Governor Healey signed the FY25 Budget into law. This […]