Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
(including Beacon deadlines and publication dates)
The MMA publishes classified ads in The Beacon and this Web site from units of government, public agencies, and individuals.
Classified advertising categories are:
• Employment
• Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Services
Only one job opening or request for proposals can be listed per ad. The MMA cannot assume responsibility for information or claims made in any advertisement. You do not need a member account on this website to submit a job ad.
Classified ad rates include publication in The Beacon and on the MMA’s Web site, though a discount is available for those who request placement of an ad only in The Beacon or on the Web.
Member rates
• $95 for first 100 words; $45 for each additional block of up to 50 words
• Rate for one format only (print or Web site): $70 for first 100 words, $35 for each additional block of up to 50 words
Nonmember rates
• $145 for first 100 words; $70 for each additional block of up to 50 words
• Rate for one format only (print or Web site): $105 for first 100 words, $55 for each additional block of up to 50 words
To place or change a classified ad you can:
• Use our convenient online form
• Email the ad in a Word document or text in body of email with billing information to job_ads@mma.org
• Website ads are posted within 24-48 hours upon submission.
• A confirmation email that includes the price of the ad will be sent when its posted.
For more information, contact the MMA at (800) 882-1498, ext. 110
The Beacon is published on the first business day of each month, except in the summer, when a combined July/August issue is printed in mid-July.
January Beacon
Ad deadline: Dec. 15
Publication date: Dec. 30
February Beacon
Ad deadline: Jan. 23
Publication date: Feb. 1
March Beacon
Ad deadline: Feb. 20
Publication date: March 1
April Beacon
Ad deadline: March 23
Publication date: March 31
May Beacon
Ad deadline: April 25
Publication date: May 3
June Beacon
Ad deadline: May 22
Publication date: June 1
Summer Beacon (July/August)
Ad deadline: July 13
Publication date: July 20
September Beacon
Ad deadline: Aug. 23
Publication date: Sept. 1
October Beacon
Ad deadline: Sept. 21
Publication date: Oct. 1
November Beacon
Ad deadline: Oct. 23
Publication date: Nov. 1
December Beacon
Ad deadline: Nov. 19
Publication date: Nov. 30
January (2019) Beacon
Ad deadline: Dec. 18
Publication date: Dec. 31