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.
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.
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.
GIS & Information Technology
In a dynamic and evolving technical landscape, we bridge the gap between technology and solutions that help our communities.
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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News & Announcements
Building Capacity to Assess Regional Barriers
During the fall of 2024, the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission’s (MVPC) Coastal Resource Coordinator, Hanna Mogensen, and Environmental Planner, Macklen Wier, completed a stream crossing barriers assessment training through the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity...
MVPC Awarded $1.2 Million ATIIP Grant
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) discretionary grant award. The $1,176,000 award will fund planning and design, reimagining transportation along the 110 corridor between the communities of Methuen, Lawrence, Haverhill, Merrimac and Amesbury.
Drone Program Soars Onwards
In May of this year, we announced that we acquired a drone – more professionally known as a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) – with ambitious plans to trailblaze new remote sensing projects in the Merrimack Valley. Since then, our DJI Matrice 350 RTK, affectionally named...
