News
MVPC Welcomes Noah Berger to the MVRTA
MVPC is delighted to welcome Noah Berger to the Merrimack Valley as he takes the helm as the new Administrator of the MVRTA. And a fond farewell to Joe Costanzo
House-Passed Haverhill’s 108 & 110 Intersection Improvement
Rt 108 & 110 intersection improvements passed in the INVEST in America Act were detailed at a briefing with state & local leaders yesterday.
New River Street Bus Stop in Haverhill
MVPC is pleased to announce that with the help of MassDOT, we conducted a road safety audit that resulted in pedestrian and bicycle improvements on River Rd in Haverhill.
Unemployment Snapshot: Merrimack Valley June 2021
The Merrimack Valley June unemployment numbers are in and they bring good news! Community numbers are the lowest since their peak in May 2020, despite being double the pre-pandemic rate, progress is being made.
Marsh Matters: MassBays Science Walk
Check out Martin Park in the Seaport at any time from June 28 to July 28 for a science walk hosted by the MassBays program. Our own Peter Phippen will have a poster detailing his work on the Great Marsh restoration.
Unemployment Snapshot: Merrimack Valley May 2021
The Merrimack Valley May unemployment numbers are in and they show an uptick in non-seasonally adjusted numbers, however, seasonally adjusted numbers statewide have dropped.
Public Hearing for Proposed 2021-2025 TIP Amendment-Virtual
Public Hearing/Review & Comment for Proposed 2021-2025 TIP Amendment
Happy Juneteenth: A day to Celebrate and Educate
The federal designation of Juneteenth as a national holiday is something activists have long pushed for, but we know there is more to do.
MVPC Welcomes Jerrard Whitten as Executive Director
MVPC is pleased to announce Jerrard Whitten as the new Executive Director of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission.
Congratulations 2021 Safe Routes to School Awards Winners
Congratulations to the Dr. Elmer S Bagnall School in Groveland & MVPC’s own Betsy Goodrich with Elecia Miller on Safe Routes to School Awards.
Summer Heatwaves Are Here, Be Heat Prepared
In the Merrimack Valley region, we’re experiencing more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as generally rising temperatures. 2020 marked the hottest summer globally, with 14 days over 90 degrees in Boston
In Case You Missed It: MassBike Bike Month Challenge
A recap of the festivities of Bike Month and how MVPC’s staff participated in the MassBike Bike Month Challenge.
MVPC in Action
Keeping up with our involvement throughout the Merrimack Valley region