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Our Commissioners

Meet our team players. The Commission, an independent subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is charged by M.G.L. Chapter 40B to perform the regional planning functions for the 15 cities and towns which comprise this district, including transportation, environmental and economic programs. The Commission also provides Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Program to individual cities and towns, as well as being called upon by state and federal agencies to represent our communities in many other ways.

Our Commissioners bring their professional experience, commitment to their community’s priorities, a focus on environmental and economic resilience, and a willingness to think broadly in a regional context. These are the qualities that help make the Commission a successful partner. This is a place where their contributions will be valued and will ultimately help make the Merrimack Valley an even more desirable place to live, work, learn and play. Thank you one and all for your contribution and service.

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Vacant

Vacant

Amesbury

Lisa LaGrasse Schwarz

Lisa LaGrasse Schwarz

Andover

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

Boxford - Treasurer

John Cashell

John Cashell

Georgetown

Annie Schindler

Annie Schindler

Groveland

Christine Lindberg

Christine Lindberg

Haverhill

Dan McCarthy

Dan McCarthy

Lawrence

Thomas Abisalih

Thomas Abisalih

Merrimac

Kathleen B. Colwell

Kathleen B. Colwell

Methuen - Secretary

Martha Taylor

Martha Taylor

Newbury

Rick Taintor

Rick Taintor

Newburyport - Vice Chair

Rick Byers

Rick Byers

North Andover

Bob Snow

Bob Snow

Rowley – Chairman

Marty Doggett

Marty Doggett

Salisbury

Brian Murphey

Brian Murphey

West Newbury

Frank Surillo

Frank Surillo

Rep-At-Large