APA-MA Summer Boston Architectural Boat Tour!
Join us for The Incredible APA-MA Summer Boston Architectural Boat Tour! June 20, 2025 from 2PM - 4PM. This fantastic event is sponsored by the American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA), the Consulting Planners of Massachusetts (CPM) and the The Massachusetts Association of Planning Professionals, Inc. (MAPP).
This 2-hour PRIVATE tour, hosted by Charles River Boat Company, offers spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, the Charles River Locks, and the Charles River basin. Narrated by a guide from Boston By Foot and co-sponsored by Boston Society for Architecture, a center for architecture and design, the tour will chronicle the evolution of Boston’s built environment, telling the story through an architecture and neighborhood lens. Attendees will take in stunning views of the city while learning of Boston’s architectural history and seeing its evolution play out before them—from buildings dating as far back as 1830 to the glass façades of the city’s more modern 20th- and 21st-century buildings. The tour will include landmarks such as Marriott’s Custom House, the Prudential Building, and the Hancock Tower, as well as cutting-edge contemporary design by today’s top architects. The changing skyline and the contrast between the older-style architecture in downtown and the newer development in the Seaport area will be discussed.
The tour cost is $15 for APA-MA, CPM and MAPP members and $20 for guests. Snacks will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
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Massachusetts Planning Spring 2025 edition!
Here's the Spring 2025 Issue of Massachusetts Planning!
We hope you enjoy this issue and find the articles interesting, informative and useful. As always, your comments and suggestions are always welcome! Look for another edition of Massachusetts Planning coming in the Summer of 2025!
Announcements
Planner Therapy – Western MA!
Connect with fellow planners, students, and friends at a relaxed evening of networking and conversation—plus, share how APA-MA can better support you. Wednesday, June 18, …Read More »
MMA Webinar! Adapting Public Buildings for Creative Uses
You’re Invited to an MMA Webinar! Adapting Public Buildings for Creative Uses Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 12 to 1:15 p.m. Kara Mewhinney, Erin Becker, Jay …Read More »
Town of Longmeadow’s Climate Resilient Long-Range Plan wins APA Award in Denver!
The APA Small Town and Rural (STaR) Planning Division selected the Longmeadow Climate-Resilient Long Range Plan for a national planning award at this year’s National …Read More »APA Economic Development Award Winners!
Congratulations to Melisa Tintocalis, Economic Development Director, Town of Burlington; the City of Lowell, and Yihao Wu of Harvard University for receiving the following awards at the 2025 …Read More »
APA-MA Chapter Membership is free for Planning & Zoning Boards!
On behalf of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-MA), I am pleased to announce that the $35 fee for its “Chapter Only …Read More »
Job Opportunities
Planner or GIS/Data Analyst – Western Connecticut Council of Governments
Fulltime with a 35-hour work week Salary Range: Fulltime salary is $60,000-$80,000 (depending on qualifications) with a competitive benefits package. Location: Hybrid work environment in Sandy Hook, CT Closing Date: Open until filled or closed About WestCOG The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) is a metropolitan and regional planning …Read More »Assistant Town Planner – Town of Dennis
The Town of Dennis is searching for an Assistant Town Planner to serve as the primary back up person to the Town Planner and is responsible for providing technical assistance and reviewing permit applications to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals and assists in the day-to-day functions of …Read More »Director of Planning & Development – Town of Middlebury, VT
The Town of Middlebury is seeking an applicant with a focus on collaboration, providing support and solutions to the public on land use issues, and working with the Selectboard and Town staff to achieve the visionary goals for growth within the Town. The Director of Planning & Development should engage …Read More »RFP – Kennebec River – City of Hallowell, Maine
The City of Hallowell, Maine is requesting proposals from interested and qualified Consultants for Professional Consultant Services to direct and facilitate all public messaging and participation in planning for nature-based stabilization of Hallowell’s Kennebec River shoreline. An Outreach Consultant will be hired by the City of Hallowell to direct and …Read More »Director of Community Development – Town of Yarmouth
Department/ Division: Community Development Union Affiliation: Non-Union Department Head Status: Full Time Pay Grade: 24C Pay Rate: Annual salary $108,000-$145,000 commensurate with experience, plus benefits The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Director of Community Development to join their team! Working under the administrative direction of the Town Administrator, …Read More »Energy Manager – Town of Groton
The towns of Groton, Harvard, Shirley and Ayer seek qualified candidates for the newly created position of Energy Manager. The town of Groton shall serve as the host community for this position and the selected candidate will work under the general direction of the Groton Town Manager. The position will …Read More »Planning and Economic Development Director – Town of Amherst
The Town of Amherst seeks a Planning and Economic Development Director to serve as the Town’s principal professional planner and take the lead on economic development initiatives. The Director oversees the administration of the land use planning and permitting, leads the development of both short- and long-range planning projects and …Read More »Zoning Project Planner – City of Cambridge
The Community Development Department (CDD) is the planning agency for the City of Cambridge. Our mission is to foster a livable, sustainable, just, and equitable community. CDD has three programmatic divisions – Economic Opportunity & Development, Community Planning & Design, and Zoning & Development – and also encompasses the Housing …Read More »Assistant Planning Director – Town of Burlington
The Town of Burlington is seeking qualified applicants for the Assistant Planning Director. Join our team where you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding the future of our town. Reporting to the Planning Director, you’ll lead a talented planning team in crafting and executing innovative land use strategies, development plans, …Read More »GIS Analyst – South Central Regional Council of Governments – North Haven, Connecticut
Open until filled https://scrcog.org/job-opening-gis-analyst/ The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) is located in North Haven, Connecticut and is responsible for municipal coordination and regional planning efforts for fifteen municipalities in the New Haven Connecticut region. SCRCOG is currently looking for a GIS Analyst that will be responsible for …Read More »Town Planner – Town of Milford
Master’s degree in Urban Planning with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a Municipal Planner or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must have a valid Massachusetts Class D Driver’s …Read More »Planning Director – Town of Jaffrey, NH
The Town of Jaffrey, NH (population 5,503) is seeking candidates for the Planning Director position. Jaffrey is in the southwest corner of New Hampshire, 18 miles southeast of Keene, and home to Mount Monadnock. Be part of a team working on multiple exciting development opportunities for the community, fully supported …Read More »