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Guidance issued for implementing PROTECT Act

Guidance issued for implementing PROTECT Act

Municipal Government By John Ouellette, Senior Executive and Director of CommunicationsSep 10, 2026
Executive order requires data centers to get local approval

Executive order requires data centers to get local approval

Municipal Government By John Ouellette, Senior Executive and Director of CommunicationsSep 09, 2026
MMA-Suffolk offering 3 sessions of finance, HR seminars in ’26-27

MMA-Suffolk offering 3 sessions of finance, HR seminars in ’26-27

Municipal Government Sep 09, 2026
Safe Routes to School grants available for new school year

Safe Routes to School grants available for new school year

Municipal Government Sep 09, 2026
Super El Niño: Preparing for the weather ahead

Super El Niño: Preparing for the weather ahead

Municipal Government Sep 08, 2026
Sharon finds new home for community garden

Sharon finds new home for community garden

Municipal Services By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerSep 08, 2026
Harwich, nonprofits breathe new life into historic firehouse

Harwich, nonprofits breathe new life into historic firehouse

Economic and Community Development By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorSep 08, 2026
Winchester seeks voter feedback after override loss

Winchester seeks voter feedback after override loss

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorSep 08, 2026
Falmouth, Hudson awarded library construction grants

Falmouth, Hudson awarded library construction grants

Economic and Community Development Sep 02, 2026
DPU offers webinars on clean energy topics

DPU offers webinars on clean energy topics

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Sep 02, 2026
State awards $368 million in loans for clean water projects

State awards $368 million in loans for clean water projects

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Sep 02, 2026
MMA webinar will cover Build for Mass

MMA webinar will cover Build for Mass

Economic and Community Development By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorSep 02, 2026
State opens expression of interest period for ECO One Stop

State opens expression of interest period for ECO One Stop

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Sep 02, 2026
Connect 351 program is taking shape

Connect 351 program is taking shape

Municipal Government By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorSep 02, 2026
MMA publishes September issue of The Beacon

MMA publishes September issue of The Beacon

Municipal Government By John Ouellette, Senior Executive and Director of CommunicationsSep 01, 2026
Walkability, downtown expert Jeff Speck is Connect 351 keynote speaker

Walkability, downtown expert Jeff Speck is Connect 351 keynote speaker

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorSep 01, 2026
State awards grants to protect forests, improve outdoor recreation

State awards grants to protect forests, improve outdoor recreation

Economic and Community Development Aug 27, 2026
New farmland planning resources published

New farmland planning resources published

Municipal Government Aug 27, 2026
State continues PILOT listening sessions

State continues PILOT listening sessions

Municipal Government Aug 27, 2026
Administration awards $15.3M to convert commercial properties to residential

Administration awards $15.3M to convert commercial properties to residential

Economic and Community Development Aug 26, 2026
ATFC to hold Annual Meeting on Nov. 7

ATFC to hold Annual Meeting on Nov. 7

Local Aid and Finance By Denise Baker, Senior Member Program CoordinatorAug 21, 2026
MMA hosting Fiscal Summit for all members on Oct. 1

MMA hosting Fiscal Summit for all members on Oct. 1

Municipal Government By Martin Davis, MMA Member Program CoordinatorAug 21, 2026
MSA seeks nominations for its Board of Directors

MSA seeks nominations for its Board of Directors

Municipal Government Aug 21, 2026
Gov. announces kratom sale restrictions, public education efforts

Gov. announces kratom sale restrictions, public education efforts

Municipal Government Aug 20, 2026
DCR awards $131,000 for volunteer fire departments

DCR awards $131,000 for volunteer fire departments

Labor and Personnel Aug 20, 2026
Drought conditions improve throughout Massachusetts

Drought conditions improve throughout Massachusetts

Public Works, Energy and Utilities Aug 20, 2026
MMCA seeks nominations for its Board of Directors

MMCA seeks nominations for its Board of Directors

Municipal Government By Denise Baker, Senior Member Program CoordinatorAug 20, 2026
MMCA to hold regional breakfast Sept. 25 in Newburyport

MMCA to hold regional breakfast Sept. 25 in Newburyport

Municipal Government By Denise Baker, Senior Member Program CoordinatorAug 20, 2026
State awards $890,000 for civics education

State awards $890,000 for civics education

Municipal Government Aug 20, 2026
MMA webinar addresses municipal borrowing, bond ratings

MMA webinar addresses municipal borrowing, bond ratings

Local Aid and Finance By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorAug 20, 2026