MMA publishes September issue of The Beacon

The MMA today published the September 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:
• Walkability, downtown expert Jeff Speck is Connect 351 keynote speaker
• Economic development bills have zoning, open meeting, liquor law provisions
• DLS issues FY26 winter relief funding guidance
• WRAP program accepting applications for winter-related needs
• State continues PILOT listening sessions
• Connect 351 program is taking shape
• State opens expression of interest period for ECO One Stop
• Gov. signs terms bill for transportation bond law
• Gov. Healey signs PROTECT Act into law
• State order bans sale of kratom products
• Energy affordability legislation goes to conference committee
• DLS “What’s New in Municipal Law” seminars are Sept. 17 and 24
• MMHR fall conference to focus on employee benefits

• Link to the September 2026 issue of The Beacon (34 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.