MMA to hold fall Legislative Breakfast meetings
The MMA will be holding Legislative Breakfast meetings across the state this fall focusing on budget issues for fiscal 2010.

State releases draft of rules for flaggers
A draft of rules for the use of civilian “flaggers” on certain public works construction sites has been released.

22 cities, towns earn top bond ratings
Twenty-two Massachusetts cities and towns have the highest possible bond rating from at least one of the three major rating agencies.

CPA reporting rules changed

Annual Meeting planning under way

MMA sponsors annual 6th grade essay contest

‘Uniquely Massachusetts’ is theme of photo contest

Applications sought for innovation awards

Study propels Greenfield redevelopment effort
Greenfield’s use of a block grant to fund a study is helping to accelerate what local officials describe as a downtown renaissance.

New law allows consolidation of certain land-use hearings
A new law allows cities and towns to consolidate hearings on subdivision plans that also require a special permit.

Gov. signs $1.7B environmental bond
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a five-year, $1.66 billion energy and environmental bond bill with funding for wastewater planning and conservation tax credits.