Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
Executive Director's Reports
This column on timely municipal matters appears in each issue of The Beacon. Columns prior to October 2023 were written by then-MMA Executive Director Geoff Beckwith.

Connect 351 was a great launch pad for the work ahead

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Feb 02, 2026

‘Navigating the Storm’ will require enhanced investment

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Jan 07, 2026

Looking to gratitude in the face of adversity

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Dec 03, 2025

Local government is foundational. It needs a solid financial footing.

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Nov 03, 2025

To ease division, we must commit to dignity

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Oct 01, 2025

Health care costs: Defining the challenge and finding solutions

Executive Director's ReportsHealth Care and Insurance Sep 02, 2025

In face of federal pressures, protecting local funding is critical

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Jul 16, 2025

As economic storm clouds gather, state budget writers prioritize state-local partnership

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Jun 02, 2025

Artificial intelligence is ready for us; are we ready for it?

Executive Director's Reports May 01, 2025

It’s budget time on Beacon Hill, and the MMA is working for you

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Aid Apr 01, 2025

Remote, hybrid meetings are local government success story

Executive Director's ReportsPublic Records and Open Meetings Feb 28, 2025

Connect 351: A great launch for the uncertain road ahead

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Jan 31, 2025

As challenges abound, let’s use kindness as a tool

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Jan 03, 2025

MMA’s nonpartisan approach more important than ever

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Dec 02, 2024

MMA welcomes first chief equity officer

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Nov 01, 2024

Join us, for Connect 351

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Oct 01, 2024

MMA convenes municipal communicators

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Sep 04, 2024

Exciting changes at the MMA

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Jul 12, 2024

Municipal buildings are centers of essential services, but they need help

Executive Director's ReportsOther Local Taxes Jun 03, 2024

MMA offers robust training for municipal officials

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration May 01, 2024