The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) is excited to share an update on the MVCulture project, a creative initiative designed to connect Merrimack Valley residents and visitors to arts, culture, and nature along the region’s free public transit routes....
MVPC is thrilled to announce that we have received funding through Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) National Estuary Program Watershed Grant Program to advance coastal restoration efforts in the Great Marsh! Eelgrass, a marine plant that grows in subtidal coastal...
Fall was safety season in the Merrimack Valley, as representatives from municipalities and organizations across the region gathered for three days over five weeks to attend the Massachusetts Street Design Leadership Training, a pilot program hosted by Kittelson and...
In 2015, MVPC brought together members from our 15 municipalities’ Departments of Public Works, Highway Departments, and Conservation Departments to begin convening a regional Stormwater Collaborative. For 10 years, this Stormwater Collaborative met monthly to discuss...
This fall, MVPC completed an in-depth analysis of the region’s industrial space as part of ongoing implementation efforts from the 2023-2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The Merrimack Valley Industrial Zone Profile provides a comprehensive look...
MVPC’s transportation program largely follows the federal fiscal year, which ends on September 30. As we kick off a new year, it’s a great time to reflect on the team’s accomplishments in 2025. Valley Tally Celebrates One Year MVPC’s Valley Tally counters have now...
MVPC is thrilled to announce the completion of the Merrimack Valley 2025 Priority Growth Strategy, available here. The PGS serves as a guiding regional land use plan that identifies Priority Growth Areas (PGAs) across each community in the Merrimack Valley. The...
The European Green Crab, Caricnus maenas, was first spotted in New England in the early 1800’s. Though quite cute in appearance, since arriving in our waters, the Green Crab has wreaked havoc in our local marine ecosystems. This prolific crab has been tied to steep...
When geospatial data first entered the digital age, the primary goal of geospatial professionals was to obtain and convert as much data as possible to digital systems. Gone were the days of paper maps and in ushered a new era of computing and web-based systems. As...
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission is pleased to announce the expansion of its staff in 2025 and is excited to welcome to the MVPC team: Kay Emery, Environmental Planner; Kendall Traveis, Staff Accountant; Christina Herrick, Transportation Data Analyst; and...