Merrimack Valley Planning Commission http://mvpc.org Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:34:52 +0000 en hourly 1 Complete Streets Workshop http://mvpc.org/events/complete-streets-workshop/ http://mvpc.org/events/complete-streets-workshop/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:23:49 +0000 MVPCeditor http://mvpc.org/?p=1867  

Announcement and Registration

Event Flyer

 

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Workshop Flyer

Registration

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) on behalf of MVPC Member Municipalities (Amesbury, Boxford, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Merrimac, Methuen, North Andover, Newburyport, Salisbury, and West Newbury) is soliciting bids from qualified firms for Highway Maintenance Services to include Catch Basin Cleaning, Street Sweeping, Random Crack Sealing and Pavement Markings.The Bid may be downloaded from the COMM-PASS website: www.comm-pass.com, the MVPC website: www.mvpc.org., or can be requested by emailing munipurchasing@comcast.net.

Bids are due by 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2012, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

The MVPC reserves the right to reject any or all bids

Invitation for Bid

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In This Issue

  • 2012 Regional Transportation Plan Endorsed
  • Mayors and Managers Apply for Regionalization Funds
  • Bownfields Forum a Success
  • National Highway System Intermodal Facilities Inventory
  • Get….Energized
  • MVPC Wins Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant
  • ENH Announces Winners of 2011 Photo Contest

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 Regional Recreational Resource Envisioned

For Immediate Release

January 4, 2011 – (Haverhill and Salem, MA) — The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) and the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) jointly announce the release of the Merrimack River Trail Reconnaissance Planning Report. The reconnaissance level planning report focuses on re-imaging the existing Merrimack River Trail as one of the region’s outstanding recreational assets: a 50-mile long bicycle and pedestrian trail connecting 17 communities along the Merrimack River inMassachusetts. The report was funded by a Recreational Trails Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Click here to read the rest of the press release.

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Workshop Flyer

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Brown Walker Planners and the City of Newburyport Planning Board are pleased to offer you the opportunity to participate in the Baystate Roads Complete Streets Training Session.  The training will be held at Newburyport’s City Hall on January 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The training will define Complete Streets, communicate the transportation, public health and environmental benefits and discuss implementation strategies.  The 2006 MassDOT Highway Project Development and Design Guide established Massachusetts as a national leader in Complete Streets and will serve as a key design resource.   Complete Streets can benefit all communities, regardless if they are rural, suburban or urban.

Complete streets that incorporate all modes of transportation are important to ensuring that our region provides the best transportation with most options.  The communities in our region have expressed increased interest in improving multi-modal transportation.  We look forward to more discussions in our region on how to design and retrofit our roads to incorporate all modes of transportation, increase livability of our communities and enhance the health and economic vibrancy of our region.

If you would like to participation, click on Register Now (below) or go to http://baystateroads.eot.state.ma.us/workshops/ to register.

Register Now

]]> http://mvpc.org/events/complete-streets-workshop-january-17-9-noon-newburyport-city-hall/feed/ 0 Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting http://mvpc.org/events/merrimack-valley-metropolitan-planning-organization-meeting/ http://mvpc.org/events/merrimack-valley-metropolitan-planning-organization-meeting/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:06:33 +0000 MVPCeditor http://mvpc.org/?p=1715 The Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization will be meeting on November 15 at 12:30 p.m. at MVPC.

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Border to Boston Trail – Northern Section
Public Information Meeting

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC), and the communities of Boxford, Georgetown, Newbury and Salisbury will be jointly hosting a Public Information Meeting on the proposed Border to Boston Trail – Northern Section project. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Lincoln Hall – 564 Main Street, West Boxford (corner of Rt. 133 and Main Street). Parking is available behind the church located across the street from the Hall.

For further information about the Border to Boston Trail – Northern Section, please visit the project website being maintained by the MVPC: http://mvpc.org/programs/transportation/border-to-boston-trail

Contact: Betsy Goodrich, Transportation Planner, 978-374-0519

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WASHINGTON, DC – The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, based in Haverhill,Massachusetts received a 2011 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation for Merrimack Valley Priority Growth Strategy – The Regional Land Use Plan for the Merrimack Valley. Click here to read more.

Press Release

]]> http://mvpc.org/news/mvpc-receives-national-innovation-award/feed/ 0 The Next Chapter of 40B: Targeted Training for Zoning Board Members http://mvpc.org/events/the-next-chapter-of-40b-targeted-training-for-zoning-board-members/ http://mvpc.org/events/the-next-chapter-of-40b-targeted-training-for-zoning-board-members/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:09:56 +0000 MVPCeditor http://mvpc.org/?p=1578 More >>]]> Wednesday, November 16  7-9pm

The Next Chapter of 40B: Targeted Training for Zoning Board Members (MIIA credit)

Presented in association with CHAPA (Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association), this training will explain the most up-to-date information regarding Chapter 40B and how your community can work with the comprehensive permit process.  Planning and Zoning Board members, public officials, municipal staff, affordable housing developers, and housing advocates interested in this important issue are encouraged to attend.

Location:  Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill
100 Elliott Street
Technology Center – Room 103A

Workshop Fee:  $30

To Register go to www.umass.edu/masscptc
Contact:  Michael DiPasquale @ CPTC – 413-545-2188

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