Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
Public Safety and Health

MMA urges Public Safety Committee to support use of green strobe lights on public works vehicles to improve safety

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health May 08, 2025

Resolution Supporting a Local-State-Federal Partnership to Address PFAS Contamination, Fund Remediation, and Protect Public Health (2025)

MMA ResolutionsDrinking Water Jan 25, 2025

MMA urges House members to support key investments in economic development bond bill

TestimonyEconomic Development Jun 25, 2024

On migrant shelter crisis, cities and towns need help in 3 key areas

Executive Director's ReportsPublic Safety and Health Nov 01, 2023

MMA urges Department of Telecommunications and Cable to maintain current Enhanced 911 surcharge

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Oct 25, 2023

MMA urges Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy to support bills to expedite removal of doubled up utility poles

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Oct 20, 2023

In letter to Homeland Security, MMA calls for strong federal action to mitigate impact of emergency shelter crisis

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Oct 17, 2023

MMA asks Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee to support green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles

TestimonyAsset Management Oct 02, 2023

MMA expresses concerns to Public Health Committee about legislation concerning PFAS

TestimonyDrinking Water Jun 23, 2023

MMA offers suggested changes to bill intended to advance capacity of state and local public health departments

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health May 04, 2023

MMA joins firefighters, fire chiefs and ambulance association in asking legislators to help address staffing crisis impacting emergency medical service providers

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Mar 31, 2023

In letter to MassDPH, MMA raises concerns about proposed changes to EMS regulations

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Oct 18, 2022

Formal legislative sessions end, but action continues

Executive Director's ReportsEconomic Development Sep 01, 2022

MMA raises concerns with legislative leaders about prospect for unfunded mandate in public health bill

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Jul 28, 2022

Remaining optimistic in times of national tragedy

Executive Director's ReportsPublic Safety and Health Jun 01, 2022

Another complicated leg in the COVID journey

Executive Director's ReportsPublic Safety and Health Mar 03, 2022

MMA voices strong support for bill to create a new municipal and public safety building authority

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Jan 25, 2022

It WILL be a happier and healthier New Year

Executive Director's ReportsPublic Safety and Health Jan 04, 2022

Perseverance and resilience help local leaders endure

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Dec 01, 2021

MMA urges legislators to follow Blueprint recommendations to support sustainable, transformative public health, and avoid unfunded mandate

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Nov 16, 2021