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Newton and Needham ready for innovation economy, says new report

August 21, 2017

A stretch of land along the Newton-Needham line adjacent to I-95 is poised to become something unique: a suburban innovation district. That’s the conclusion of a study commissioned by the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber in partnership with both municipalities and a consortium of business and educational leaders. The area, known as the N2 Innovation […]

Beat the heat with ‘Keep Cool’!

August 21, 2017

Looking for the closest place to cool down when the temps climb higher? We’ve got you covered. The new ‘Keep Cool’ app, launched this week by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston, shows nearby spots for cooling off on hot summer days across Greater Boston. Developed in partnership […]

Food for Boston-Area Schools: Getting Local!

August 21, 2017

MAPC will be seeking qualified Proposers to supply fruits and vegetables, including local produce, to ten Boston-area school districts.  The districts include: Somerville, Cambridge, Dover-Sherborn, Weston, Waltham, Methuen, Quincy, Watertown, Milton and Medford.  MAPC will be the awarding authority on behalf of the participating municipalities/school districts.  Contracts will be awarded […]

Medford Square Planning Process Set to Begin

August 21, 2017

Do you live, work, shop, or own a business in Medford Square? Are you interested in helping to shape a more active and vibrant city center and a strategic plan to achieve that vision? Throughout the next year, the Medford Square Master Plan Update will be focused on answering these questions through […]

North Quincy Small Business Story Tour

August 21, 2017

21 Jul 2016 July 14, 2016, Quincy, Massachusetts: MAPC’s North Quincy Small Business Story tour focused on immigrant store owners demonstrating the diversity found on the streets of North Quincy. Story Tours are a component of MAPC’s Walks and Talks series where participants are lead through interactive walking tours that showcase […]

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Amanda Linehan
Communications Director
617-933-0705
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Tim Viall
Media Relations Manager
617-933-0783
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