On November 19th, the MVTMA hosted our annual Fall Municipal Roundtable for Andover-based businesses. Featured speakers included New Andover Town Manager Andrew Flanagan who presented information on several key initiatives for the town in 2016 and Andover Planning Director Paul Materazzo, who provided an update about several development projects including Minuteman Crossing and the Andover Historic Mill District.
Last Thursday, our partner MassCommute held a webinar about the 2016 ECO Awards nominations process. Missed it? Not a problem! We've got a recording of it right here...
Speaking of the 2016 ECO Awards, save the date of March 22, 2016 for the 6th Annual Excellence in Commuter Options (ECO) Awards-- to be held once again at Fenway Park! Keep an eye on your inbox in January for more information...
Permanent Commuter Benefit Parity is here at last!
Thanks to congressional action and a speedy bill signing, Permanent Commuter Benefit Parity has become a reality. The law equalizes transit and driving commuters in terms of how much in pre-tax dollars they can withhold for their commute. Beginning in 2016, the cap is $255/month for ALL commuters. --> More information...
Biking Routes North of Boston - In the Boston Globe
A bike commuter stops to enjoy refreshments at the Bike to Work Week breakfast held at Philips in May 2015.
Late last month, the Boston Globe published an articleabout bike commuting in suburban Boston entitled "Bike initiatives on a roll north of Boston". The town of Haverhill (part of the Merrimack Valley TMA jurisdiction) was featured for its improvements along the Merrimack River and boardwalk to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.
Our hope is that these developments will encourage more folks to try biking to work.
Massachusetts STEP Grant Application
The Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) and the Massachusetts Export Center is offering a grant for small businesses through the Massachusetts State Trade Export Promotional (STEP) grant program. Grants will be capped at $8,500 for the year in an effort to offset operational costs for small businesses in the Commonwealth. The application deadline is January 4, 2016 at 5:00 P.M.
