Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

We foster a cooperative effort among our communities in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts to resolve common, regional problems, to allow our communities to plan jointly, and to promote with the greatest efficiency and economy the coordinated and orderly development of the region and the general welfare of its residents.

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Our Key Program Areas

Community & Economic Development

Our work in the region is dedicated to cultivating a prosperous, inclusive, and thriving region through a diverse and sustainable economy.

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Environment

We work with our communities and concerned citizens to protect the region’s natural resources and bring development and preservation balance to the Merrimack Valley.

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GIS & Information Technology

In a dynamic and evolving technical landscape, we bridge the gap between technology and solutions that help our communities.

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Transportation

Collaborating with our communities and partners to ensure that the Merrimack Valley has a dynamic multi-modal transportation network that works for all people.

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Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Board

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Upcoming Events

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December 10th

MVPC's Regional Infrastructure & Stormwater Collaborative Meeting

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December 10th

MVMPO December

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December 11th

Availability of Updated Draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives, A-1 Deli, Haverhill, Massachusetts – Extension of Public Comment period to 12/12/25 and Public Hearing 12/11/25 5:30pm-6:30pm, MVPC offices

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News & Announcements

Safe Design Leadership Training Recap

Dec 1, 2025

Fall was safety season in the Merrimack Valley, as representatives from municipalities and organizations across the region gathered for three days over five weeks to attend the Massachusetts Street Design Leadership Training, a pilot program hosted by Kittelson and...

MVPC Launches Rebranded Stormwater Collaborative

Nov 20, 2025

In 2015, MVPC brought together members from our 15 municipalities’ Departments of Public Works, Highway Departments, and Conservation Departments to begin convening a regional Stormwater Collaborative. For 10 years, this Stormwater Collaborative met monthly to discuss...

MVPC Completes Industrial Zone Profile

Nov 10, 2025

This fall, MVPC completed an in-depth analysis of the region’s industrial space as part of ongoing implementation efforts from the 2023-2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The Merrimack Valley Industrial Zone Profile provides a comprehensive look...