New England Journal of Public Policy

Article Title

Regionalism: The Next Step

Authors

Ian Menzies, University of Massachusetts Boston

Abstract

Although the New England states have, over the years, been regionally cooperative, they have not formally advanced the process since the establishment of the New England Governors' Conference in 1937. There is still no regional government in New England; no body politic that can enact regionwide laws; no organization authorized to perform regionwide planning, or with the power to regulate or direct growth and development or manage natural resources. There isn't even a public forum or assembly where such issues can be discussed. This article reviews the history of regionalism in New England and proposes that the six states develop a more mature approach to complex regional issues by forming a New England Council of Governments.

Recommended Citation

Menzies, Ian (1986) "Regionalism: The Next Step," New England Journal of Public Policy: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 7.
Available at: https://scholarworks.umb.edu/nejpp/vol2/iss1/7