...employees should not engage in political advocacy while on duty or while using government resources, they retain rights to political expression outside of work. “Consult with your town counsel, city...
...update from MMA Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine, who covered recent developments related to the state budget and the MMA’s advocacy for increases to local aid, the Chapter 90 local road...
...the Senate is expected to begin its budget debate on May 20. The MMA will continue to reach out in the weeks ahead to members for important and timely advocacy...
...— will accelerate policy, planning and advocacy initiatives that are relevant and responsive to local needs.” The following are some report highlights: • Massachusetts’s older population is growing: 23.8% of...
...Community and End Loneliness has more than 240 members representing nearly 150 organizations, including municipal governments, nonprofits, academic institutions, advocacy groups, thought leaders, and other partners. The group seeks to...
...safety was a key focus of the event. Work is underway on a Salem Safety Action Plan to improve road safety, and the Salem Walking Advocacy Group is engaged in...
...and updates for residents to access through an online, multilingual dashboard, and supplies the city with valuable information that can be used in future advocacy. “At a time when low-income...
...that you get to feel like your voice and your advocacy can impact the community in that way.” In more recent years, politics began to wear on Pyfer, a married...
...supports the statewide network through advocacy, education and collaboration. Councils on aging and senior centers are more than gathering places — they are lifelines for older adults, providing essential programs,...
...Resolutions adopted by the membership at the meeting help guide the advocacy work of the MMA in the year ahead. The fiscal resolution seeks to ensure a strong partnership between...