Keeping Water Clean
2025-11-21 00:00 (America/New_York) | MA
MVPC @ the Donaghue School

Wicked High Tide: Flooding Concerns
2025-12-04 08:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
MVPC is raising awareness for Merrimack Valley community members:
The next wicked high tide is expected to impact the Massachusetts coastline Thursday, December 4th through Saturday, December 6th.
Why is this important?
A wicked high tide is when sea levels are 2-4 feet higher than average. As a result, many coastal communities experience increased flood levels, intensity, and, most importantly, impacts. These tides also preview what a typical high tide will be like as sea levels rise. Specific tide levels can be found on usharbors.com/tides.
How can you document impacts and help your community?
Get out your cameras, take photos of the tides, floods, and any impacts, and upload them to the MyCoast platform. And, encourage residents and your networks to do the same. It’s simple – Download the MyCoast app or head to mycoast.org/ma to upload any images and location info. This helps Massachusetts’ Coastal Zone Management (CZM) team and other partners understand extreme weather along our coasts and make informed decisions. As a public platform, MyCoast’s images are also available to you, to support community flooding education and advocacy.
Want to learn more about ‘Wicked High Tides’? Check out these linked flyers for both information on the tides: https://mvpc.org/wp-content/uploads/Wicked-High-Tide-flier-English.pdf, as well as ways to get involved: https://mvpc.org/wp-content/uploads/MyCoast-flier-English.pdf
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the MVPC Environmental Program at enviro@mvpc.org.

Public Comment: FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #2
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-31 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
The public is invited to comment on FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #2. The comment period will run through December 31, 2025. Comments can be submitted to transportation@mvpc.org. Alternatively, you may use the email or MVPC main line to schedule an appointment with MVPC Transportation Program staff.
TIP Amendment #2 includes several financial actions:

Reduce 2028 HSIP funding on #608095, North Andover Corridor Improvements on 114, from $7,226,701 to $2,386,278.
Reduce 2028 NHPP funding on #608095, North Andover Corridor Improvements on 114, from $20,161,455 to $14,782,228.

Outyear funding is proposed for reduction due to August Redistribution funding’s application the 114 project.

Remove $13,498,816 of NHS-NGBP funding from 2026 and replace it with $14,360,606 in 2027 for #612143 Andover Bridge Replacement Tewksbury Street over CSX Railroad.

This statewide project is proposed to move to 2027 based on scheduling. Additionally, the project cost has increased.

Add #S13365 (Newburyport SS4A Supplemental Safety Action Plan and Demonstration Project) and #S13367 (Merrimack Valley Planning Commission ATIIP Reimagining Route 110) to FFY2026.

These two discretionary federal aid projects are proposed to move from FFY2025 to FFY2026 as funds were not obligated in 2025.

MVPC's Regional Infrastructure & Stormwater Collaborative Meeting
2025-12-10 09:30 - 11:15 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States

MVMPO December
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
The December 10 meeting will be held in person at MVPC. To access the meeting agenda, please click the link below.
MVMPO Agenda, December 10, 2025

Availability of Updated Draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives, A-1 Deli, Haverhill, Massachusetts – Extension of Public Comment period to 12/12/25 and Public Hearing 12/11/25 5:30pm-6:30pm, MVPC offices
2025-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
L’Arche Boston North has received a loan from Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), to remediate environmental contamination the former A-1 Deli, 88-92 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts. An updated draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) is currently available for review and comment. The ABCA identifies the proposed environmental cleanup to be conducted. The ABCA and all available previous environmental assessment documents for the Site can be reviewed at the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission at 160 Main Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts. Files can be reviewed Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Electronic copies of previous reports can be requested from and comments on the draft ABCA can be submitted in writing to Credere Associates, LLC, 776 Main Street, Westbrook, Maine 04092, Attention: Ms. Moira Wentworth at (207) 828-1272 x36 or mwentworth@crederellc.com. The public comment period for these documents began on November 7, 2025 and has been extended to December 12, 2025. A Public Meeting Open House concerning the draft ABCA and on the proposed remediation of property will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5:30PM to 6:30PM in the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission at 160 Main Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts. Public comments on the draft ABCA and on the proposed remediation will also be accepted at this meeting.
Document available for review and comments:
Updated Draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA)

MVPC Monthly Commission Meeting
2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:45 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Agenda December 18 2025 Commissioners

MVPC Monthly Commission Meeting
2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States

MVPC Presents @ New England Water Environment Association
2026-01-26 14:30 - 20:00 | Boston Marriot Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, 02116, United States
MVPC staff member Kelsie Belanger will be presenting alongside GEI’s Steve Wolosoff on the technical details behind the production of the Early Alert Tool at the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) Conference at the Boston Marriot Copley Place Hotel. Join us for the 10th technical session at 2:30pm on January 26th to learn about the intricacies behind modeling a riparian waterbody’s most pressing concerns.
View the full program here.

Public Comment Period - Public Participation Plan Amendment
2026-01-28 08:00 - 2026-03-14 17:00 | Send comments to transportation@mvpc.org or contact staff to setup a time to discuss the proposed amendment.
Comments may be sent directly to transportation@mvpc.org. Members of the public may also contact MVMPO staff to setup a time to discuss the amendment by video chat, phone, or in-person in the office.
The draft amendment may be found here: Draft PPP Amendment, 2026

MVMPO January
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | OnLine Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY, MA, United States
This MVMPO meeting will be held virtually. A meeting link will be provided inside the meeting invitation. The meeting agenda and docket are forthcoming.

Keeping Water Clean: MVPC at Salisbury Elementary
2026-02-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
MVPC will be Salisbury Elementary School on 2/13 to educate their 5th grade students about all things watersheds and stormwater related.

MVPC Monthly Commission Meeting
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Agenda February 19 2026 Commissioners

Public Hearing - Public Participation Plan Amendment
2026-02-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
MVMPO staff are holding a public hearing to collect feedback on the recently released Public Participation Plan (PPP) Amendment. Notices can be found below.

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This amendment proposes clarification about staff’s four-factor language translation analysis and the designation of an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.
Members of the public may attend the hearing or send written comments to transportation@mvpc.org. The public may also contact MVPC to setup a time for a call, video chat, or office hours outside of the public hearing window.
Read the proposed amendment here: Draft PPP Amendment, 2026

Planning for the Future of Your Farm
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston Street, Topsfield, 01983, United States

MVPC at Waste Watchers Workshop
2026-03-11 09:00 - 12:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
MVPC will be in attendance at a workshop geared towards collaborating solutions to address the State’s Towards Zero Waste (TWZ) Mandate to reduce solid waste with specific targets by 2030 and 2050.
The workshop is designed to provide information about the state mandate, potential enforcement and business development opportunities for the private sector and to brainstorm ways private businesses and institutions and citizen and faith groups can help ensure that the region promotes collaboration in developing actionable ideas and programs each community can implement to reduce their solid waste streams.

Regional Infrastructure & Stormwater Collaborative Meeting
2026-03-11 09:30 - 11:15 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
MVPC’s Regional Infrastructure & Stormwater Collaborative (RISC) will be meeting for their first 2026 quarterly convening. This group aims to encourage and enhance coordinated, inter-municipal approaches to stormwater infrastructure and management to protect clean water and safe environments for the residents of the Merrimack Valley.

Plum Island Turnpike Feasibility Study for Resiliency Improvements
2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, 01950, United States

CEDS Committee Meeting
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:30 | MA
MVPC is convening the CEDS Committee for a meeting on March 12th at 10AM. Please contact Ian Burns (iburns@mvpc.org) for meeting details.

MVMPO March
2026-03-25 00:00 - 13:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
This MVMPO meeting will be held in person at MVPC. The meeting agenda and docket are forthcoming.

MVMPO April
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | OnLine Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY, MA, United States
This MVMPO meeting will be held virtually. A meeting link will be provided inside the agenda. The meeting agenda and docket are forthcoming.

MVMPO May
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
This MVMPO meeting will be held in-person at McGovern Transit Center. A meeting link will be provided inside the meeting invitation. The meeting agenda and docket are forthcoming.

MVMPO September
2026-09-23 10:00 - 22:30 | OnLine Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY, MA, United States
