THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) ISSUES FINAL APPROVAL FOR UPDATED MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Ten Merrimack valley communities received final approval of their updated multi-hazard mitigation plan in February 2025. With an...
MVPC Awarded Community Compact Grant
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) is excited to share that we have been awarded a Community Compact Efficiency and Regionalization Grant for $198,500 to develop a regional approach for a Merrimack River Cleanup Project involving the communities of...
MVPC Finalizes 2022 Annual Report
MVPC is pleased to announce that we have completed our annual report and the updated version is available online. We have created a Spanish and English version to suit our audience's needs. MVPC 2022 Annual Report (English) MVPC 2022 Annual Report (Spanish)
MVPC Welcomes Regional Mobility Experts to Staff
MVPC welcomes two new staff to the transportation program with an emphasis on mobility, technology, and outreach.
Merrimack Valley Legislative Delegation Open House
MVPC welcomed the Merrimack Valley’s legislative delegation to an open house at MVPC’s office in Haverhill.
MVPC Awarded Grant to Advance CSO Early Alert Tool
MVPC has been awarded funding from the Community Compact Cabinet Efficiency and Regionalization Grant Program to support improved communication and notification of water quality in the Merrimack River.
Meet the Merrimack Valley’s New Legislators!
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission offers a warm welcome to the newly elected legislators in the Merrimack Valley.
MVPC Awarded State Grants for Housing Production Planning
MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION AWARDED STATE GRANTS TO UPDATE HOUSING PRODUCTION PLANS ACROSS 14 CITIES AND TOWNS Funding from the Departments of Energy & Environmental Affairs and Housing & Community Development will help communities strategize to meet...
MVPC 2021 Annual Report
MVPC is pleased to announce we have finalized and published the 2021 Annual Report. Included here is the message from our leadership, MVPC Chairman, Robert Snow, and Executive Director, Jerrard Whitten which frames our year and sets our sights as we look ahead to 2022.
2021 MVP Action Grants Awarded in the Merrimack Valley
Congratulations to Andover, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, and Methuen, on receiving one of the 2021 MVP Action Grants awarded this round.