An Analysis of Fiscal Pressures on Massachusetts Municipalities
Voters on Nov. 4 elected mayors in 34 cities across the state, including six new mayors. The following mayors were elected (* denotes incumbent): Agawam: Chris Johnson* Attleboro: Cathleen DeSimone* Beverly: Michael Cahill* Boston: Michelle Wu* Brockton: Moises Rodrigues Chicopee:…
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This webinar will provide an overview of the grant programs recently launched by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation available to Massachusetts municipalities: the Community Culverts and Unpaved Roads Grant programs.…
Agenda 8:30 a.m. Coffee, Registration 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome Melissa Goff, WLG Committee Vice Chair and Brookline Deputy Town Administrator 9:30 – 10 a.m. Book/Podcast Discussion: Angie Ellison, Member…
This webinar will provide municipal leaders with actionable ideas for getting started with their opioid settlement funds. Participants will hear approaches and best practices for organizing their assessment and planning…
Agenda Thursday, November 20 8:30-9:30 a.m. Full Breakfast, Registration 9:30-9:45 a.m. Conference Welcome and Introductions John Mangiaratti, Acton Town Manager and MMMA President 9:45-11:30 a.m. Prioritizing Strategic Planning Allison Iantosca,…
The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will hold its third biennial training session for newly elected councillors on Friday, Dec. 5. The free meeting is targeted to newly elected officials, but…
The MMA will host a webinar on Dec. 9 spotlighting three “alternative response teams” throughout the state. These unarmed community response programs, rooted in racial equity and trauma-informed practices, work…
Connect 351, the MMA’s annual conference, will be held Jan. 22-24 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and the Omni Hotel in Boston’s Seaport District. Registration for Connect 351…
From our Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine
MY MOST RECENT REPORT: 11/3/2025 // Local government is foundational. It needs a solid financial footing.
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