PVPC’s FAA-certified drone team provides high-resolution aerial photography & videography for: - GIS & mapping analysis - Infrastructure assessments - Environmental monitoring - Construction documentation & more 🎥 Explore our drone capabilities: pvpc.org/program/dmv/...

On Nov. 19, the Quantum Training Academy welcomed its newest graduates! These young innovators are gaining the skills and experience to excel in quantum computing and emerging tech industries. 🌟🚀 #PVPC #FutureWorkforce #QuantumComputing

PVPC Executive Director Kim Robinson had the opportunity to present at last week’s Massachusetts Gaming Commission meeting in Springfield, sharing updates on PVPC’s FY2023 Community Mitigation Fund grant. A great discussion and continued momentum for our region! #PVPC #CommunityImpact

Sewer, water & drainage work is complete on Valley View Ave! Next up: new sidewalks & roadway resurfacing this spring. Funded by the FY22/23 Community Development Block Grant for Russell, Huntington, Chester & Middlefield. #PVPC #Infrastructure

PVPC joined regional partners from all four Connecticut River watershed states to identify shared priorities and explore a watershed compact for stronger interstate collaboration and visibility. #ConnecticutRiver #RegionalPlanning

Thanks to DCR’s Floodplain Managers - Katie, Nadia & Joy - for training local officials on Hampshire County’s first new FEMA flood maps in 40 years! 🌊 18+ municipal reps joined us at the Hadley Senior Center to learn more. #ResilientCommunities #FloodplainManagement

At PVPC’s October Commission Meeting, we celebrated a year of progress - from the Quantum Training Academy to wins in transportation, housing & digital equity. Honored to present our Regional Service Award to Aaron Vega & Nicole LaChapelle! #PVPC #WesternMA #RegionalPlanning #PioneerValley

🚧 Crews are installing new drainage on Valley View Ave as part of the Infrastructure Improvement Project, funded by the FY22/23 Community Development Block Grant for Russell, Huntington, Chester & Middlefield. Upgrades include new sewer lines, sidewalks & resurfaced roads!

🚨 Join us for the 2025 Statewide Municipal Partnerships Conference! 🚨 🗓️ Oct. 7 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 📍 College of the Holy Cross, Worcester 🎓 AICP CM Credits Available 🗓️ Register by Sept. 22 ➡️ mapc.ma/marpa-2025 Keynote by Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll! #MARPA2025

Congratulations to Chicopee on completing phase one of the Abbey Brook restoration! The project removed a hazardous dam and restored riparian areas, boosting flood resilience and habitat. Next steps include culvert upgrades and daylighting the brook near Szot Park. Learn more - shorturl.at/aOtrg

🚴‍♂️ Westfield Ride of Silence - May 21, 7PM 🚴‍♂️ Ride in honor of cyclists who’ve been killed or injured. Slow, silent, and powerful. Begins at Westfield Middle School and heads toward WSU. Helmets required. Rain date: May 24 at 10AM More info: columbiagreenway.org/events #BikeMonth #RideOfSilence

🚲 Westfield’s Mayor’s Bike Ride rolls out tomorrow at 5:30 PM from City Hall! Family-friendly, 7-8 miles, free ice cream at the end 🍦 We’ll be there sharing the Pioneer Valley Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan and ways to support active transportation. #BayStateBikeMonth

See what's happening this week for Bike Month 🚲🚲🚲 Full event list here: shorturl.at/p8rQT

PVPC is tabling at a classic Bike Week tradition hosted by Bikes 4 All + Friends of Northampton Trails! Learn about the Pioneer Valley Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan and get inspired to celebrate active transportation during Bay State Bike Month. Read the plan here: shorturl.at/Kcbfp

We're heading to the Amherst Sustainability Festival! 🌿 🗓️ May 10 | 🕙 10 AM - 4 PM 📍 Amherst Town Common Stop by our table to learn about the Pioneer Valley Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. Let’s talk walkable, bikeable communities! 🚶‍♀️🚲🚍 Read up on the plan here: shorturl.at/wuyQM