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Unemployment Snapshot: Merrimack Valley June 2021

Jul 29, 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

Jul 9, 2021

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

Jul 1, 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

Jun 29, 2021

Public Hearing/Review & Comment for Proposed 2021-2025 TIP Amendment

Happy Juneteenth: A day to Celebrate and Educate

Jun 19, 2021

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

Jun 15, 2021

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

Jun 9, 2021

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

Jun 7, 2021

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