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Help Guide Investment in the Future of Downtown Ashland

June 4, 2020

For immediate release: Thursday, June 4, 2020 Help Guide Investment in the Future of Downtown Ashland Resident survey now live; Results will help shape zoning & development decisions for long-term neighborhood success ASHLAND – The Town of Ashland is looking for resident input into the future of downtown, and a […]

Help Determine Housing Goals and Strategies for Lynn

May 26, 2020

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 22, 2020 HELP DETERMINE HOUSING GOALS AND STRATEGIES FOR LYNN Residents encouraged to participate in an online open house in May to give input on the future of housing in Lynn LYNN – Help the City of Lynn develop a community-driven plan to promote housing […]

Join us! “The Medfield Anthology”

May 26, 2020

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 22, 2020 Join us! ‘The Medfield Anthology’ Zoom adaptation of a walking play based on archival research and local memories of the Medfield State Hospital MEDFIELD – The premiere of “The Medfield Anthology,” a site-informed performance piece set at the Medfield State Hospital, will take […]

Report: How Can Downtowns Survive MA Reopening?

May 13, 2020

For immediate release: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 New Brief Outlines Steps Needed to Ensure Small Businesses Survive Re-opening and Thrive in Post-COVID Era Cities, towns, state must all work together to create a friendly regulatory framework and provide reopening assistance; Allowing curbside vending, mass-purchasing of PPE and testing supplies, and […]

MAPC Issues Statement on Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Efficiency Standards

April 2, 2020

Amanda Linehan Communications Director 617-933-0705 [email protected] For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 2, 2020 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement responding to weakened fuel efficiency standards announced by the Trump administration. “MAPC strongly opposes fuel efficiency rollbacks that will imperil people’s health, our environment, and the economy […]