Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC)

Names of the cities in towns in Greater Boston written in white over a blue background. The cities and towns in the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination subregion are written in green.
Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC)

Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC)

The Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) is a Greater Boston subregion of thirteen (13) communities: Acton, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Hudson, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, and Sudbury, working collaboratively on regional issues.

Established as a growth management committee in 1984, MAGIC has become a respected voice in regional decision-making. MAGIC consists of planning and select board representatives from all 13 communities.

The group focuses on transportation, the environment, energy, open space, affordable housing, economic and community development, and legislative issues.


 

Your Subregional Coordinators:
Georgia Barlow, [email protected]
Gurdeep Kaur, [email protected]

MAGIC Executive Board

Chair: Elected Chair coming soon

Vice-chair: Elected Vice-chair coming soon

MAGIC | About

Our Focus

MAGIC provides leadership on planning issues vital to the region's future by:

  • Pursuing grants and in-depth studies on topics of local and regional interest.
  • Hosting annual meetings with legislators.
  • Organizing forums, workshops, and trainings on local and regional planning issues.
  • Providing a forum for member communities to exchange ideas and provide updates on developments, challenges, and solutions in their towns.

MAGIC | Meetings and Events

Meeting and Events Archive

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Special Event, In-Person Trails Meeting
- more information coming soon

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | 9:00-10:30 a.m. 
Agenda forthcoming

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Agenda forthcoming 

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Agenda forthcoming

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Agenda forthcoming 

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Agenda forthcoming

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Agenda forthcoming
 

MAGIC | Communities

MAGIC | Projects

MAGIC Trails
This project is working with municipalities in the MAGIC region to identify trails connections, highlight wayfinding opportunities, and host an in-person trails event in 2025. This project will connect with ongoing trails work in the MetroWest and North Suburban Planning Council Regions.  

MAGIC Noise Ordinance Research
This project is a collaboration between MAPC’s arts and culture and public health teams who are engaging in a field scan of existing noise policies and noise ordinance best practices. The deliverable of this project will be a noise ordinance toolkit and recommendations for local and statewide noise policies.

MAGIC 3A/MBTA Communities Research
MAPC is providing ongoing support to the MAGIC subregion to assist with navigating the new MBTA Communities regulations. MAGIC communities indicated a strong interest in communications support as they seek to review the regulations and implement new zoning districts in their towns. 

MAGIC | Photo Gallery