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Micromobility commission makes 16 recommendations

Micromobility commission makes 16 recommendations

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Violet Gehr, MMA Legislative AnalystMar 12, 2026
MMA panel testifies in strong support of bill with Ch. 90 funds

MMA panel testifies in strong support of bill with Ch. 90 funds

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Violet Gehr, MMA Legislative AnalystMar 12, 2026
MMA hosts webinar on municipal guidelines for responsible AI use

MMA hosts webinar on municipal guidelines for responsible AI use

Municipal Government By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorMar 12, 2026
Applications for farm partnership grants open through April 15

Applications for farm partnership grants open through April 15

Municipal Government Mar 12, 2026
Administration finalizes streamlined energy siting, permitting process

Administration finalizes streamlined energy siting, permitting process

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Josie Ahlberg, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystMar 12, 2026
Federal court order restores climate resilience grants

Federal court order restores climate resilience grants

Local Aid and Finance By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorMar 11, 2026
Drought concerns continue across Mass.

Drought concerns continue across Mass.

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Mar 11, 2026
MMCA to hold regional breakfast on April 10 in Watertown

MMCA to hold regional breakfast on April 10 in Watertown

Municipal Government By Denise Baker, Senior Member Program CoordinatorMar 11, 2026
MMA webinar will cover how managers can support staff

MMA webinar will cover how managers can support staff

Labor and Personnel By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorMar 11, 2026
MunEnergy to hold webinar April 8

MunEnergy to hold webinar April 8

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorMar 11, 2026
Administration awards nearly $2M for local infrastructure projects

Administration awards nearly $2M for local infrastructure projects

Economic and Community Development Mar 11, 2026
State awards $120,000 for waste disposal site cleanup efforts

State awards $120,000 for waste disposal site cleanup efforts

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Mar 11, 2026
$3.5 million in grants awarded for body-worn cameras

$3.5 million in grants awarded for body-worn cameras

Municipal Services Mar 11, 2026
MassDEP offers Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grants

MassDEP offers Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grants

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Mar 11, 2026
‘Lowering Waste Management Costs’ workshops are March 17, 18, 19

‘Lowering Waste Management Costs’ workshops are March 17, 18, 19

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Mar 09, 2026
Shrewsbury receives largest EPA municipal recycling grant in state history

Shrewsbury receives largest EPA municipal recycling grant in state history

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By John Ouellette, Senior Executive and Director of CommunicationsMar 09, 2026
MMA webinar covers SAPHE 2.0 program

MMA webinar covers SAPHE 2.0 program

Municipal Services By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorMar 05, 2026
Legislature considers management of federal OB3 impacts

Legislature considers management of federal OB3 impacts

Local Aid and Finance By Adrienne Núñez, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystMar 05, 2026
MMA to host webinar on municipal AI policies

MMA to host webinar on municipal AI policies

Municipal Government By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorMar 05, 2026
Planner Training Collaborative to hold conference on March 21

Planner Training Collaborative to hold conference on March 21

Municipal Government Mar 05, 2026
Travel and tourism conference is March 24-25 in Danvers

Travel and tourism conference is March 24-25 in Danvers

Economic and Community Development Mar 05, 2026
State awards funding for nitrogen pollution reduction

State awards funding for nitrogen pollution reduction

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Mar 05, 2026
State allocates $8.4M in Shannon grants to address gang violence

State allocates $8.4M in Shannon grants to address gang violence

Municipal Services Mar 05, 2026
House OK’s energy affordability legislation

House OK’s energy affordability legislation

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Josie Ahlberg, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystMar 05, 2026
New regulations allow for fishing gear debris cleanups

New regulations allow for fishing gear debris cleanups

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Mar 05, 2026
MMA publishes March issue of The Beacon

MMA publishes March issue of The Beacon

Municipal Government By John Ouellette, Senior Executive and Director of CommunicationsMar 02, 2026
Key sections of Municipal Empowerment Act move in House

Key sections of Municipal Empowerment Act move in House

Municipal Government By Ali DiMatteo, MMA Legislative and Policy CounselFeb 27, 2026
FY27 budget local aid hearing set for March 23

FY27 budget local aid hearing set for March 23

Local Aid and Finance By Adrienne Núñez, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystFeb 26, 2026
Environmental bond bill moves to Senate Ways and Means

Environmental bond bill moves to Senate Ways and Means

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Josie Ahlberg, MMA Senior Legislative AnalystFeb 26, 2026
Webinar covers practical applications of AI

Webinar covers practical applications of AI

Municipal Government By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorFeb 26, 2026