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MVPC Monthly Commission Meeting
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:45, 2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:45, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States

Lawrence - Shoreline Cleanup
2025-09-20 08:00 - 13:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Lawrence’s Merrimack River Shoreline Cleanup

Come together with your neighbors for a community shoreline cleanup along the Merrimack River! Every bag of trash collected helps protect local wildlife and keep our river healthy. All are welcome to join; your efforts will make the river an even better place to enjoy.

Event Details:

City of Lawrence Merrimack River CLeanup

Location: Nunzio Dimarca Park – 0 Island St, Lawrence, MA 01840

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time: 8 AM – 1 PM

This event is part of the Merrimack River Cleanup Initiative; a partnership of municipalities and planning commissions focused on improving water quality and health of the River. Supported by Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments, five communities are actively participating in this project: the Towns of Andover and Tyngsborough, and Cities of Haverhill, Lawrence, and Methuen.

Haverhill - Shoreline Cleanup
2025-09-21 08:00 - 11:00 | MA
Haverhill’s Merrimack River Shoreline Cleanup

Join your neighbors for a community-led shoreline cleanup along the Merrimack River! Help to protect local wildlife and keep our river healthy my removing one bag of trash at a time. Boaters and paddlers are encouraged to join the fun and help create a better boating experience for all!

Event Details:

Location: Riverside Park, Haverhill MA
Date: September 21st, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Event Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8z8htnf/lp/dc5461dc-4f7e-418d-8ac4-d7a7e6d341a5
Learn more about this event: https://www.haverhillma.gov/parks-recreation-culture/environmental-conservation/merrimack-river-cleanup-initiative/

This event is part of the Merrimack River Cleanup Initiative; a partnership of municipalities and planning commissions focused on improving water quality and health of the River. Supported by Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments, five communities are actively participating in this project: the Towns of Andover and Tyngsborough, and Cities of Haverhill, Lawrence, and Methuen.

MVMPO September
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | OnLine Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY, MA, United States
Meeting link available via attached PDF: (FORTHCOMING FOLLOWING MASSDOT APPROVAL)
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Opportunity for Public Comment
3. ACTION ITEM – CONSENT AGENDA:
-Previous Meeting Minutes
4. Pavement Management Questionnaire Findings and Proof of Concept
5. Ferryboat Business Plan Development Update
6. Lower Tower Hill Public Space Plan Update
7. Status of Ongoing and FFYs 2025-2029 TIP Projects
-Transit
-Highway
8. Other Business
9. Adjourn

Merrimack Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
The MVMPO makes decisions about how Federal transportation funds will be used in the region for planning, construction, transit services and more. With input from community officials, members of the public and transportation advocates, the MVMPO implements the regional transportation planning process for the Merrimack Valley region.
The MVMPO meets every fourth Wednesday of the month, unless noted.
Draft 2-26-2020 MPO MEETING AGENDA

Mass Rivers Alliance: Rainwater Readiness Stormwater Workshop
2025-09-25 08:30 - 16:00 | Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center, 3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester, 01607, United States
MVPC Environmental Staff will be presenting an overview of Greenscapes Northshore Coalition and MVPC’s stormwater services

Regional Planners Meeting
2025-09-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Tyngsborough – Shoreline Cleanup
2025-09-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Town of Tyngsborough, Tyngsborough
Join your neighbors for a community-led shoreline cleanup along the Merrimack River! Help to protect local wildlife and keep our river healthy my removing one bag of trash at a time. Boaters and paddlers are encouraged to join the fun and help create a better boating experience for all!

Event Details:

Location: Riverfront Park 76 Frost Rd, Tyngsborough
Date: September 28th, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Event Registration: ebrush@tyngsboroughma.gov for registration
Learn more about this event: https://www.haverhillma.gov/parks-recreation-culture/environmental-conservation/merrimack-river-cleanup-initiative/
Contact: Emilie Brush; ebrush@tyngsboroughma.gov

Please note: Personal floatation devices are required. Medium to experienced paddlers only! River can be challenging for beginners.
This event is part of the Merrimack River Cleanup Initiative; a partnership of municipalities and planning commissions focused on improving water quality and health of the River. Supported by Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments, five communities are actively participating in this project: the Towns of Andover and Tyngsborough, and Cities of Haverhill, Lawrence, and Methuen.

2025 MARPA-DLS Conference
2025-10-07 09:00 - 12:30 | College of Holy Cross, One Hogan Center - Ballroom, Worcester, United States
Save the date to join the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA), and the Division of Local Services (DLS) in-person at the 2025 MARPA and DLS Conference! Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hogan Campus Center – Ballroom, College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Mark your calendars now and register to hold your place! ma/marpa-2025

Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Japu Restaurant, 4 Union Street, Lawrence, 01840, United States
Hispanic Heritage Month 2025: Empowering Business Growth through Certification and Marketing
MVPC, with the Merrimack Valley Small Business Coalition, celebrates Hispanic entrepreneurs’ heritage and economic impact.
To Register: https://event.mvpc.org/HHM2025

MVMPO October
2025-10-22 12:00 - 12:30 | OnLine Meeting, VIRTUAL ONLY, MA, United States
MVMPO October Agenda – Access Link Inside
ITEM
1. Call to Order
2. Opportunity for Public Comment
3. ACTION ITEM – CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Previous Meeting Minutes
b. FFY2026-2030 TIP Amendment #1
4. ACTION ITEM – FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #1
5. Status of Ongoing and FFYs 2025-2029 TIP Projects
a. Transit
b. Highway
6. Other Business
7. Adjourn

FFY2026 UPWP Amendment #1 21-Day Comment Period
2025-10-22 12:00 - 2025-11-12 12:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States

New England Green Crab Symposium
2025-10-24 09:00 - 16:15 | Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School, Danvers, MA
Join us for the Green Crab Symposium, an event aimed at bringing together interested parties to review the current state of knowledge, discuss the most promising uses, identify what’s needed to develop sustainable markets, and gain consensus on a collective path forward to manage invasive European Green Crabs in our coastal waters!

MVPC @ MassDOT Moving Together Conference
2025-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Annual state transportation conference hosted by MassDOT with sessions and speakers who cover numerous related topics, sharing successful initiatives and programs, along with new tools and resources, and discussing strategies for addressing continuing challenges.

Opportunity for Public Comment Period – A1 Deli property, Haverhill
2025-11-07 08:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States
Opportunity for Public Comment Period
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. A 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 begins November 7, 2025 and ends December 7, 2025. A Public Meeting Open House concerning the draft ABCA and on the proposed remediation of property will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 5:30PM to 6:30PM at the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission at 160 Main Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts. Translation services will be available. Public comments on the draft ABCA and on the proposed remediation will also be accepted at this meeting.
Documents available for review and comments:
Pre-Renovation Hazardous Building Materials Survey (HBMS)
Draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA)
Community involvement plan for A-1 Deli (CIP)

First Ride Event - Port Bikeshare System
2025-11-12 15:00 | Market Landing Park, Newburyport, MA

Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives, A1-Deli Property, Haverhill, MA (Meeting held MVPC Offices)
2025-11-13 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. A 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 begins November 7, 2025 and ends December 7, 2025. A Public Meeting Open House concerning the draft ABCA and on the proposed remediation of property will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 5:30PM to 6:30PM at the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission at 160 Main Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts. Translation services will be available. Public comments on the draft ABCA and on the proposed remediation will also be accepted at this meeting.
Documents available for review and comments:
Pre-Renovation Hazardous Building Materials Survey (HBMS)
Draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA)
Community involvement plan for A-1 Deli (CIP)

World Day of Remembrance
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | McGovern Transit Hub
MVPC Transportation Staff will be hosting a flag-painting event at the McGovern Transit Hub in Lawrence to honor victims of traffic violence. Everyone in our community is welcome to join and paint a flag.

MVPC @ 2025 Annual Green Communities Summit
2025-11-18 00:00 | MA
MVPC @ 2025 Annual Green Communities Summit hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Energy and Resource Green Communities Division.

EagleView Training
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | MA
We will be holding an EagleView training session on November 19th at 10:00 AM to introduce Eagleview’s(Pictometry) new online platform for viewing both top-down and side-angle imagery. The new platform will eventually replace Connect Explorer, so this is a great opportunity to learn about its updated features and tools.
For more information email gis@mvpc.org

MVPC Regional Resource Center, Inc. Meeting
2025-11-20 12:30 - 13:00 | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Haverhill, MA, 01830, United States

Keeping Water Clean
2025-11-21 00:00 | 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
