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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April 16th

MVPC Monthly Commission Meeting

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April 22nd

MVMPO April

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April 29th

Annual Merrimack River Water Quality Roundtable

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News & Announcements

Using UAV Technology in Enhance Long-Term Coastal Monitoring

Mar 26, 2026

In 2024, MVPC received funding from the MassBays Healthy Estuary Grant Program to pursue a pilot project to integrate new technology into long-term coastal monitoring programs. Using drone technology, aerial imagery and LiDAR the team mapped and tracked marsh edge...

MVPC Attends DLTA Day at the State House

Mar 10, 2026

Last week, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) Executive Director Jerrard Whitten, Deputy Director/Finance Director Jenifer Dunlap, and Community & Economic Development Program Manager Ian Burns attended DLTA Day at the State House. The annual event...

WeAreMV Has a Fresh New Look

Mar 9, 2026

MVPC’s Community and Economic Development Department is excited to share the newly redesigned WeAreMV.com, the Merrimack Valley’s central hub for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and the partners who support them. The updated site is more intuitive, accessible, and...