by Jodie Furey | Dec 9, 2024 | Economic, General, Housing
On August 6, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law, permitting Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be built by right in single-family zoning districts effective February 2, 2025. The legislation authorizes $5.16 billion in spending over...
by Jodie Furey | Nov 27, 2024 | General, Transportation
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission is looking for volunteers to paint flags in honor of victims of traffic violence. The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission needs your help to build a memorial to the 94 people who have been killed on roads in the Merrimack...
by Jodie Furey | Nov 26, 2024 | Environment, General
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission is proud to announce the public release of its Merrimack River Early Alert Tool! This tool, and its corresponding GIS visual dashboard, link, was developed as an initiative of the Merrimack River Collaborative to share water...
by Jodie Furey | Oct 25, 2024 | General, Regional Engagements
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) and Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) recently celebrated significant milestones with a joint anniversary event held at the Merrimack Valley Golf Club on October 17th. MVPC commemorated 65 years of strategic regional...
by Jodie Furey | Sep 23, 2024 | General
The Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA) welcomes you to join them at the 2024 Annual Statewide Conference for Municipal Officials and Staff, co-hosted by the Division of Local Services (DLS). The event will be held at Holy Cross College in...
