In the closing hours of the formal legislative session for the year, the Legislature enacted a $5.16 billion housing bond bill, but couldn’t reach an accord on a multi-billion-dollar economic development package or a climate bill aimed primarily at promoting clean energy. The housing bill is intended to kickstart housing production across Massachusetts, and the…
The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) is seeking a full time Education and Training Coordinator to join the Membership team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who excels at training and program management and has an interest in local government. About MMA: The nonpartisan Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) provides an array of services to its…
Gov. Maura Healey today signed a $57.8 billion state budget bill for fiscal 2025 that increases unrestricted local aid by 3% over fiscal 2024 and boosts Chapter 70 education aid by approximately $309 million. The budget was enacted by the Legislature on July 19. The governor vetoed $317 million in net spending and signed all…
The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) is seeking a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to join the administration and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who excels at customer service and office organization. About MMA: The nonpartisan Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) provides an array of services to its member cities and towns statewide, including…
The MMA will be sending its biennial Chapter 90 funding survey this summer to chief municipal officials and public works and highway department officials in all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns. The survey asks communities for their assessment of what it would cost to maintain their local roads in a state of good repair. The…
On July 17, the House approved a bill that would reform the process for siting and permitting clean energy infrastructure such as solar arrays, wind turbines and battery storage. The Senate passed a largely similar version of the bill on June 25. Both bills include a requirement for all cities and towns to approve small…
On June 20, the Senate passed a bill intended to reduce plastics pollution and waste statewide, including a statewide plastic bag ban, a provision long supported by the MMA. Many municipalities across Massachusetts have adopted local plastic bag bans as a means of encouraging consumers to bring their own reusable bags, purchase reusable or recycled…
The city of Waltham is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant City Solicitor to join its Law Department to provide legal counsel, representation, and litigation services. Under the general supervision of the City Solicitor, this position will require defending the city in state and federal courts and advocating on behalf of the city…
The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) is seeking a full-time Chief Equity Officer to oversee all activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion. This position reports directly to the Executive Director & CEO, and is part of the senior management team. The Chief Equity Officer works collaboratively with the Human Resources Manager and the Senior Executive…
The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) is seeking a full time Membership & Project Assistant to support the Membership team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who excels at member services and has an interest in local government. About MMA: The nonpartisan Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) provides an array of services to its member cities…
