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North Attleborough, local YMCA partner to address food insecurity

North Attleborough, local YMCA partner to address food insecurity

Municipal Services By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorFeb 12, 2026
‘Andover at Work’ exhibit celebrates municipal work

‘Andover at Work’ exhibit celebrates municipal work

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorFeb 12, 2026
Amherst’s Movement and Mentoring program gives students an early-morning boost

Amherst’s Movement and Mentoring program gives students an early-morning boost

Municipal Services By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorFeb 12, 2026
Video highlights ‘hidden history’ of slavery in Brookline

Video highlights ‘hidden history’ of slavery in Brookline

Municipal Government By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorJan 21, 2026
Worcester trust fund supports affordable housing needs

Worcester trust fund supports affordable housing needs

Economic and Community Development By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerJan 21, 2026
New Easthampton mayor reflects on new role, Wampanoag heritage

New Easthampton mayor reflects on new role, Wampanoag heritage

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorDec 30, 2025
Cranberry bog purchase adds to Plymouth's conservation efforts

Cranberry bog purchase adds to Plymouth's conservation efforts

Economic and Community Development By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorDec 30, 2025
Lynn and Swampscott collaborate on beach clean-up efforts

Lynn and Swampscott collaborate on beach clean-up efforts

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorDec 30, 2025
New councillors elected across Mass. on Nov. 4

New councillors elected across Mass. on Nov. 4

Municipal Government Dec 04, 2025
Chicopee converts vacant library into community hub

Chicopee converts vacant library into community hub

Economic and Community Development By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorNov 13, 2025
Concord awarded MVP grant to help build regional collaborative for climate resilience

Concord awarded MVP grant to help build regional collaborative for climate resilience

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerNov 13, 2025
Dedham launches project to address fiscal sustainability

Dedham launches project to address fiscal sustainability

Local Aid and Finance By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorNov 13, 2025
State grant to support military base redevelopment in Weymouth

State grant to support military base redevelopment in Weymouth

Economic and Community Development By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorOct 16, 2025
Pittsfield to begin ecological restoration project in park

Pittsfield to begin ecological restoration project in park

Economic and Community Development By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerOct 16, 2025
Worcester launches dashboard on maternal, child health

Worcester launches dashboard on maternal, child health

Municipal Services By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorOct 09, 2025
Lynn transforms landfill into waterfront park

Lynn transforms landfill into waterfront park

Economic and Community Development By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorOct 09, 2025
Medford honored as ‘Outstanding Community’ for waste reduction

Medford honored as ‘Outstanding Community’ for waste reduction

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorSep 30, 2025
Intergenerational gardening program springs to life in Lexington

Intergenerational gardening program springs to life in Lexington

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorSep 25, 2025
Boston partners with Google to ease traffic congestion

Boston partners with Google to ease traffic congestion

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorSep 25, 2025
Westport partners with UMass Dartmouth on climate resiliency plan

Westport partners with UMass Dartmouth on climate resiliency plan

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerSep 18, 2025
Nantucket tests wastewater for evidence of high-risk substance use

Nantucket tests wastewater for evidence of high-risk substance use

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorSep 18, 2025
Salem’s ‘Volt & Vibe’ event showcases e-bike options

Salem’s ‘Volt & Vibe’ event showcases e-bike options

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorJul 31, 2025
Historic armory in Newton to get new life as affordable housing

Historic armory in Newton to get new life as affordable housing

Economic and Community Development By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorJul 31, 2025
‘Voices and Votes’ exhibit comes to Lee

‘Voices and Votes’ exhibit comes to Lee

Economic and Community Development By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorJul 31, 2025
Worcester debuts central meetings information hub

Worcester debuts central meetings information hub

Municipal Government By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorJul 31, 2025
Malloy joins managers’ Senior Advisor Program

Malloy joins managers’ Senior Advisor Program

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorJul 22, 2025
‘Andover At Work’ exhibit focuses on municipal staff

‘Andover At Work’ exhibit focuses on municipal staff

Municipal Government By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorJul 17, 2025
Leaving Needham, Fitzpatrick says now’s ‘best time ever’ to serve

Leaving Needham, Fitzpatrick says now’s ‘best time ever’ to serve

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorJul 17, 2025
Deerfield offers child care at Town Meeting

Deerfield offers child care at Town Meeting

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorJun 18, 2025
Windsor imagines an educational future for former landfill

Windsor imagines an educational future for former landfill

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorJun 11, 2025