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...
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...
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...
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...
Last Chance to Register! Merrimack Valley Planning Commission 65th and Merrimack Valley Transit 50th Anniversary CelebrationEvent Details October 17th 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Merrimack Valley Golf Club, Methuen Register Now:...
The Merrimack Valley is a region full of diversity. With our fifteen communities ranging from gateway cities, suburban areas, and rural agricultural towns, there is a wide array of demographic data to explore. Last month MVPC launched a demographics dashboard. Now...
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission & Merrimack Valley Transit Joint Anniversary Event The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) and Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) are proud to announce a significant milestone in their history of service to the region....
This month, the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) reconvened its Mayors & Managers Coalition following the summer recess. Comprised of Mayors, Town Managers, Town Administrators, and State Legislators, this coalition has convened semi-annually since its...
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission is thrilled to welcome our newest staff member and addition to the Community and Economic Development program, Tyler Distefano. Tyler joins our C&ED team as one of our Community Planners. As a Community Planner, Tyler...
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...