MMA publishes October issue of The Beacon

The MMA today published the October 2026 issue of The Beacon, which features coverage of the latest news affecting local government on topics including legislative and fiscal issues, grant opportunities, and recent and upcoming MMA meetings and webinars.

Here are some highlights:
• MMA opens registration for Connect 351
• MMA to hold Legislative Breakfast Meetings Oct. 16, 23, 30
• 3 ballot questions raise concerns for local leaders
• Gov. announces $330M for economic development, housing projects
• Governor’s closeout supplemental budget includes workforce reporting updates
• Expression of interest period for ECO One Stop closes Oct. 16
• Connect 351’s revamped Thursday lineup offers speakers, workshops
• SJC decisions affirm municipal authority in land use matters
• Guidance issued for implementing PROTECT Act
• State accepting statements of interest for Move-In MA program
• Executive order requires data centers to get local approval
• State to hold listening sessions on energy facility siting this fall
• New consolidated clean energy permitting process takes effect
• MMHR conference focuses on employee benefits, well-being

• Link to the October 2026 issue of The Beacon (38 pages)

Timely and reliable information is essential to municipal leaders, and the facts are changing quickly. With this in mind, the MMA publishes The Beacon digitally to ensure that we get the very latest information to members as quickly as possible.

Click here to read previous online issues.