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Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

We foster a cooperative effort among our communities in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts to resolve common, regional problems, to allow our communities to plan jointly, and to promote with the greatest efficiency and economy the coordinated and orderly development of the region and the general welfare of its residents.

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meeting specific needs in our community

Our Key Program Areas

 

Community & Economic Development

Our work in the region is dedicated to cultivating a prosperous, inclusive, and thriving region through a diverse and sustainable economy.

Environment

We work with our communities and concerned citizens to protect the region’s natural resources and bring development and preservation balance to the Merrimack Valley.

GIS & Information Technology

In a dynamic and evolving technical landscape, we bridge the gap between technology and solutions that help our communities.

Transportation

Collaborating with our communities and partners to ensure that the Merrimack Valley has a dynamic multi-modal transportation network that works for all people.

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FEMA Approves Merrimack Valley Region HMP

FEMA Approves Merrimack Valley Region HMP

THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) ISSUES FINAL APPROVAL FOR UPDATED MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN   Ten Merrimack valley communities received final approval of their updated multi-hazard mitigation plan in February 2025. With an...

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MVPC Awarded Community Compact Grant

MVPC Awarded Community Compact Grant

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) is excited to share that we have been awarded a Community Compact Efficiency and Regionalization Grant for $198,500 to develop a regional approach for a Merrimack River Cleanup Project involving the communities of...

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MVPC Pilots a Public Space Plan in Lawrence Neighborhood

MVPC Pilots a Public Space Plan in Lawrence Neighborhood

Lower Tower Hill Public Space Plan Merrimack Valley Planning Commission’s (MVPC) Transportation Program is piloting a public space plan in the Lower Tower Hill neighborhood in Lawrence. Lower Tower Hill is located at the intersection of two active transportation...

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