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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meeting specific needs in our community

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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January 26th

MVPC Presents @ New England Water Environment Association

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January 28th

MVMPO January

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February 13th

Keeping Water Clean: MVPC at Salisbury Elementary

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News & Announcements

Introducing Version 3 of the Early Alert Tool

Jan 13, 2026

Last year, MVPC received funding as part of the Merrimack River Clean-up Initiative, providing financial backing for clean-up events and trash collection in the river. As part of this grant, we also received additional funding to further progress the Early Alert Tool,...

All MVPC Region Communities Adopt 3A Zoning Before Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

On December 17, the Town of Boxford passed its MBTA Communities bylaw amendment, becoming the 15th and final community in the MVPC region to adopt a bylaw intended for compliance with the MBTA Communities Act. This caps off a slate of fall Town Meetings where several...

Seeding the Future: MVPC Funded for Eelgrass Restoration

Dec 10, 2025

MVPC is thrilled to announce that we have received funding through Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) National Estuary Program Watershed Grant Program to advance coastal restoration efforts in the Great Marsh! Eelgrass, a marine plant that grows in subtidal coastal...