An Analysis of Municipal Fiscal Pressures – and Policy Recommendations to Address Them
The Legislature has enacted and sent to the governor a $1.4 billion transportation bond bill that includes $300 million for the Chapter 90 local road and bridge program in fiscal 2027 to support infrastructure projects across the Commonwealth. The $300…
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The MMA will host a webinar on June 10 to help municipal leaders navigate the important next steps following a successful Proposition 2½ override vote. “Cultivating Transparency After a Yes…
Agenda 9:15 a.m. Registration, Coffee, Networking 10 – 11 a.m. Welcome & Introductions Navigating the Town Manager Application Process Hear firsthand from municipal leaders who recently transitioned from assistant town…
The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training session for newly elected select board members on Friday, June 12, in Devens. The training will include sessions on municipal…
On June 17, the MMA will host a webinar for municipal leaders covering the Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program, which helps commercial and industrial property owners finance energy…
On June 23, the MMA will host a webinar titled “You Can’t Always Have It Your Way: Delivering Consistent Constituent Services.” The webinar will explore: • The differences between customers…
Women Leading Government will hold a half-day meeting on June 25 at UMass Amherst featuring Allison Iantosca, a professional certified coach and business owner. Iantosca’s interactive presentation will focus on…
Municipal leaders will share their experiences navigating a municipal website refresh process during an MMA webinar with the Massachusetts Municipal Communicators on June 30. Panelists will review strategies, lessons learned,…
The MMA will host a webinar on July 8 to explore the core components of organizational alignment and offer strategies for building a more cohesive municipal structure. The webinar will…
From our Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine
MY MOST RECENT REPORT: 6/2/2026 // Meeting the moment: Pass the MEA before July 31
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