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
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 »
Call for Nominations!
Serving as an elected leader in APA offers a tremendous opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your networks, and work directly to strengthen the impact …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 »
Winter 2025 Issue of Massachusetts Planning!
Here’s the Winter 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 …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 »
An Important Message from EOHLC – MBTA Communities Act Update
On January 8, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court published an opinion confirming that the MBTA Communities Law is constitutional and valid, and that the …Read More »
Job Opportunities
Regulatory Planner – Cape Cod Commission
$79,533.99 – $86,909.00 See job description. Coordinates with technical staff in the review, hearing and permitting process for proposed development projects of regional significance. Participates in public hearings, prepares staff reports and draft decisions. Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental science, law or related field; Master’s degree or Juris Doctor preferred; …Read More »Director of Community Development – Town of Yarmouth
Posting Date: April 4, 2025 Job Title: Director of Community Development 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 …Read More »Transportation Planner – Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
The PVPC is seeking candidates for a Transportation Planner. This position will provide extensive regional transportation technical support services to the PVPC’s 43-communty service area. The ideal candidate values working collaboratively and has an interest in Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) activities. The application deadline is Monday, May 5, 2025. We …Read More »Principal Planner (Assistant Director – Planner III) – City of Cranston, RI
Starting Salary as of July 1, 2025: $80,037.36 Position Overview The Assistant Director is expected to apply professional planning knowledge and experience to the essential public service duties of the City Planning Department. Supervision is exercised over subordinate employees and serves as the assistant to the Planning Director. Various duties …Read More »Housing Administrator – Saugus Housing Authority
The Saugus (SHA) Housing Authority seeks an experienced and innovative housing administrator to lead and manage the agency’s programs, properties, and contracts. The SHA owns and operates 205 units of state-aided elderly/handicapped public housing, 8 state family units, 154 federal rental vouchers, 100 federal elderly and 8-689 units. Required Minimum …Read More »Community Development Director – Town of Adams
Adams, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced and energetic professional who will lead an aggressive and visionary Community Development Department that works to enhance the quality of life for residents while stimulating business development. Adams is a picturesque valley town of approximately 8,500 residents in beautiful northern Berkshire County at the …Read More »Assistant Planning Director – Town of Fairfield, CT
The Assistant Planning Director performs professional and administrative duties related to town planning, zoning, and code enforcement. This position involves complex technical and professional work in both current and long-range planning, focusing on land use development and policy implementation. The Assistant Planning Director serves as a key advisor on planning …Read More »Regional Housing Service Office Director – Town of Concord
The Regional Housing Services Office (www.rhsohousing.org, RHSO) is a collaboration between 10 communities in MetroWest to assist with all matters of affordable housing for the municipalities Acton, Bedford, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard, Natick, Sudbury, Wayland and Weston. The RHSO is an innovative approach to providing affordable housing services to local …Read More »Adaptive Reuse Policy and Programs Manager – Providence Preservation Society
Founded in 1956, Providence Preservation Society (PPS) is one of the country’s first preservation organizations. It is a unique civic, design and community resource with a distinguished history of scholarship, grassroots advocacy, and visionary educational and training initiatives that has spearheaded the successful preservation of significant buildings, cultural landscapes and …Read More »Urban Resiliency Manager – City of Pawtucket, RI
Urban Resiliency Manager – City of Pawtucket, RI The City of Pawtucket, RI is seeking applicants for the Urban Resiliency Manager position. This individual guides the vision, protection, and expansion of a resilient, sustainable urban environment to promote public health, environmental equity, and quality of life. They establish a city-wide …Read More »Senior Planner (Planner II) – City of Pawtucket, RI
The City of Pawtucket, RI is seeking applicants for two (2) full-time Senior Planner (Planner II) positions. A successful candidate is expected to perform a wide variety of planning activities with a special emphasis on urban land use, design and redevelopment. This position works a 40-hour week with a salary …Read More »Town Planner – Town of Barrington, NH
The Town of Barrington is hiring a Town Planner. This vacancy creates an exciting opportunity for an energetic collaborator to help lead our community in all areas of planning as guided by our Master Plan. The next Planner will oversee a diversity of projects which invest tens of millions of …Read More »