1980s
1980: The Massachusetts Board of Community Colleges (MBRCC) was dissolved and replaced with a Board of Regents.
1984: NECC expands to into Lawrence, Massachusetts with the Lawrence Educational Employment Project (LEEP), classes were held at various locations in the city including: Central Catholic High School, Lawrence High School, the Grace Episcopal Church, and the Lawrence Public Library.
![Invitation to the 25th anniversary celebration](https://necc.access.preservica.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/129/2021/09/Page0002-193x300.png)
An invitation to the 25th anniversary celebration on April 11, 1986.
1986: NECC celebrates its silver (25th) anniversary.
1988: The All College Council was established.