Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
From the Beacon, February 2026
In the week following Connect 351, I continue to find myself overwhelmed with gratitude for the energizing and productive few days we had! As I look back on the conference, I am filled with so much appreciation for the community that makes the Massachusetts Municipal Association such a vibrant organization.
This conference isn’t just an event; it’s collaboration in action. From the Berkshires to the Cape and everywhere in between, leaders from cities and towns across the state came together to share solutions, tackle our toughest challenges, and envision a stronger Commonwealth.
The success of this event wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of so many people and organizations. Based on that, I need to express my most heartfelt thank you to:
Our Members and Attendees: Your dedication to public service is the heartbeat of Massachusetts. Thank you for showing up, leaning in, and bringing your expertise to the table. Most importantly, thank you for helping us demonstrate to Gov. Healey, Lt. Gov. Driscoll and U.S. Sens. Warren and Markey the significance of municipal government in the Commonwealth.
Our Speakers and Keynotes: Thank you for the insights and the “aha!” moments. You’ve given us the tools to lead with more clarity and impact. We were so pleased to have had both Tim Shriver and Tami Pyfer join us at Connect 351 this year to share their timely and impactful tool, the Dignity Index. I’d also like to extend special thanks to Clarence Anthony and the whole team at the National League of Cities for being such an integral part of our conference experience this year.
Our Sponsors and Exhibitors: We couldn’t do this without the support of so many key partners, whose support ensures that we can provide a world-class experience. Their innovations help keep our municipalities moving forward. I need to extend a sincere thank you to all who served as sponsors of Connect 351 this year: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, KP Law, Constellation, Abacus Health Solutions, Mass Save, Airbnb, Amalgamated Bank, Ameresco, Commodore Builders, Morgan, Brown & Joy, Nitsch Engineering, and Trane Technologies.
The MMA Staff: Behind every seamless session and event was a team working tirelessly. I am so proud of the work that all of the staff at the MMA put in to make Connect 351 a success. This work started months ago and culminated in three days of amazing effort at the convention center and the Omni Hotel. As you might expect, we’ll be right back at planning for 2027 before too long.
The conversations we started at Connect 351 don’t end at the Menino Convention and Exhibition Center. My hope is that you take the momentum back to your town and city halls and continue building a brighter future for every resident in the Commonwealth.