News
Merrimack Valley Wins $425 Million in Infrastructure Funds
The Cities of Methuen, Lawrence, and Haverhill awarded infrastructure money for projects that support new housing, economic development, and enhance road safety.
MVPC Celebrates GIS in Planning on International GIS Day
MVPC celebrates the evolution of GIS (Geographic Information System) in the Merrimack Valley as a pivotal tool in planning on GIS Day 2020.
Thank You Veterans of the Merrimack Valley and Our Nation
MVPC would like to recognize and celebrate veterans that have served the commission and our country in honor of Veteran’s Day.
MVPC Regional Review – November
MVPC Merrimack Valley review of upcoming announcements and activities Merrimack Valley Region.
MVPC’s Rowley MVP Storymap Receives Recognition
The storymap developed to facilitate virtual public engagement during Rowley’s MVP planning process with MVPC receives recognition as best practices.
MVPC Awarded Grant to Prevent Pollution in Waterways
Last week the Baker-Polito Administration awarded over $1.4M to six projects across Massachusetts including to Essex County through MVPC. This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding is awarded by MassDEP through the 319 Grant Program which focuses on the implementation of measures to control nonpoint source (NPS) pollution to surface and groundwater.
Clean Transportation for Rural Areas Virtual Webinar
The Transportation and Climate Initiative is a multi-state compact to reduce carbon emissions and invest in better, cleaner, more equitable transportation. What does this mean for rural communities and transportation in Massachusetts? What are the benefits, and who decides how the program is run?
Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Fall E-Workshops
CPTC Offers Fall E- Workshops. Regional planning commissions around the state are sponsoring 23 workshops from mid-October through early December. The collaborative holds workshops for planners and for members of planning and zoning boards and welcomes participants with varying amounts of experience.
Merrimack Valley September Unemployment Snapshot
Unemployment continues to trend downwards across all fifteen communities in the Merrimack Valley. Statewide unemployment is still three times higher than it was during pre-COVID levels.
NEW COVID-19 Grants for Massachusetts Small Businesses
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $50.8 million in grants available to support small businesses, microenterprises, and their employees, families, and communities.
Pictometry’s ConnectExplorer Virtual Training
MVPC invites you to a virtual training in Pictometry’s ConnectExplorer, hosted by Eagleview. Topics include foundational & advanced skills.
National Grid & Eversource: Financial Assistance Webinar
Eversource and National Grid are partnering to raise awareness around financial assistance programs available to income-eligible customers. Even if you’ve never qualified before, you may be eligible for financial assistance now.
MVPC in Action
Keeping up with our involvement throughout the Merrimack Valley region