In October of 2022, the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission officially received a reinstatement of Brownfields funds to assist with the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites throughout the region. In an effort to ensure these funds are used in the most impactful way throughout the Merrimack Valley, MVPC environmental staff and their Brownfields consultants Credere Associates have begun an exciting new endeavor deemed the Brownfields “Roadshow”. This roadshow, consisting of in-person Brownfields site tours and discussions on project prioritization, provides an opportunity for MVPC staff to connect with municipal leaders and coalesce the region’s Brownfield’s project priorities.

Thus far, MVPC staff have pursued these tours in the cities of Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, and Amesbury. Joined by each of the City’s Mayors and their staff, this work has facilitated a reinvigoration of Brownfields project pursuits in the region. Moving forward, MVPC staff look forward to expanding this roadshow effort to all MVPC municipalities and working to fund the priority Brownfields projects which result from this effort. This work is an essential step in the redevelopment of the region’s Brownfields sites into economically and socially beneficial uses.

For more information about the Brownfields program at MVPC or any other of our environmental initiatives, check out our program page.

Pictured above: Merrimack Valley Planning Commission staff, their Brownfields consultants Credere Associates, and the Lawrence Mayor and his team touring potential Brownfields sites throughout the community.