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MVPC Regional Review – December
MVPC Merrimack Valley monthly regional review of upcoming announcements and activities for the Merrimack Valley Region.
MVPC Receives MS4 Municipal Assistance Grant
Merrimack Valley Stormwater Collaborative receives MS4 Municipal Assistance Grant to help communities meet federal stormwater permit requirements aimed at reducing pollution in waterways.
U.S. Dept. of Commerce Awards $600k to Lawrence Partnership
U.S Dept of Commerce awards $600k in EDA funds to Lawrence Partnership in support of the Revolving Test Kitchen Initiative in Lawrence, MA.
Notice of Public Hearings/Availability for Review & Comment
Notice is hereby given of the Availability of the following Draft amendments for public review and...
Merrimack Valley October Unemployment Snapshot
The October unemployment numbers across the Merrimack Valley cities and towns, as compared to the statewide unemployment rate.
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?
MVPC in Action
Keeping up with our involvement throughout the Merrimack Valley region