MVPC's 65th Anniversary Celebration

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, in conjunction with Merrimack Valley Transit, invites you to reflect on our joint anniversary celebration

                         Thank You for 65 Years of Regional Collaboration and Progress: MVPC Anniversary Recap 

 On behalf of Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating MVPC’s 65th Anniversary. Your presence made the event truly memorable, and we’re grateful for your continued support and partnership. 

 The celebration was not only a chance to reflect on 65 years of progress but also an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions of our municipalities, legislators, and community partners. Together, we’ve tackled challenges, embraced innovation, and built a foundation for a thriving and sustainable Merrimack Valley. 

 Thank you for your time, your kind words, and your engagement during this milestone celebration. It’s through partnerships like ours that we’ve been able to achieve so much together. 

 Here’s to many more years of working together to make the Merrimack Valley a great place to live, work, and thrive! 

Sincerely,   

 Jerrard Whitten 

 Jerrard Whitten 
Executive Director  

                                   Your Suggestions for Where You Would Like to See MeVa and/or MVPC in the Future? 

 “With more extended hours for all areas on weekdays and weekends for MeVa buses and vans” – MeVa Minibus rider 

“On a ferry in the Merrimack River” – MeVa Transit employee 

“Community outings where we bring different Communities Together” 

“Further work cleaning up the Merrimack River. Eliminate CSO.” – former MVPC Commissioner 

“Continue to provide outstanding services to the public.” – MeVa Employee 

“I’m honored and proud to serve as an MVPC Commissioner. Keep up the excellent work! 

“I would like to see an expansion in river cleaning movement within the youth of Lawrence, MA.” 

“Poetry on the MeVa buses and bus shelters. A permanent public arts department at MVPC.” MV resident and Essex County Town Administrator 

“I would like to see a faster route that connected the main high schools in Lawrence to the Lawrence Public Library.” 

“MeVa – on more of a secondary roads to service more “in town” travel.” – MV Mayor 

“I would love to see job fairs with more of a MeVa presence.” – Legislative Associate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

“MVPC – community outreach in conjunction with MeVa to encourage ridership and community support.” – former MVPC Commissioner 

“MeVa – explore adding routes closer to residential areas (single-family home streets, etc.) – Legislative Associate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

“MVPC – create plans to re-work center of Haverhill to be more walkable, planning around housing and parks.” – Legislative Associate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

“I would like to see MVPC and MeVa collaborate for a bike share program.” – MVPC employee 

“I would like to see a MeVa boat, permanently docked at Haverhill. Also MeVa boat parties!” – Legislative Associate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

“MeVa – a “Where’s Waldo?” type of contest on all the buses and media; people can take photos and post about finding the characters on the buses or bus stops.” – Project Manager for Methuen Arts 

“I would like to see continued cooperation between MeVa and MVPC.” – MVPC commissioner and MeVa Advisory Board Member 

“I would like to see public art programs engaging community members.” – MVPC consultant 

“MVPC should have satellite offices throughout the Merrimack Valley!” – Legislative Associate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

“MVPC could put sensors or testing capability on the MeVa boat to measure CSOs in the river.” – Legislative Associate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

“I would like to see MeVa bring some bus service to Boxford.” 

“Another fleet of mini MeVa buses; they are such a useful tool!” – Legislative Associate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

“I would like to see MeVa on more roads.” – Essex County Town Administrator and MeVa Advisory Board Member 

“MeVa – snacks and small water bottles provided on the bus. MVPC – poster on regional sights or places to visit.” – MVPC Commissioner 

“I would like to see a MeVa and MVPC partnership with state leaders on a statewide plan for housing with access to transportation, and I would like to see MeVa become a regional training center for CDL passenger licenses.” – Legislative Associate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

“I want to see MVPC and MeVa growing!” – MeVa employee 

“I want to see MeVa provide snacks on their buses.” – Legislative Associate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts