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‘Impromptu diplomatic meeting’: Soccer fans get Waltham welcome

‘Impromptu diplomatic meeting’: Soccer fans get Waltham welcome

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorJul 21, 2026
Construction begins on long-anticipated senior housing in Franklin

Construction begins on long-anticipated senior housing in Franklin

Economic and Community Development By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorJun 16, 2026
Chelsea opens newest ‘cool park’

Chelsea opens newest ‘cool park’

Economic and Community Development By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerJun 16, 2026
Springfield Fire Department, school create training gear

Springfield Fire Department, school create training gear

Municipal Services By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorJun 16, 2026
Body-worn cameras use language translation technology in Hudson

Body-worn cameras use language translation technology in Hudson

Municipal Services By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorMay 13, 2026
Somerville set to fully decarbonize first municipal building

Somerville set to fully decarbonize first municipal building

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerMay 13, 2026
Plainfield partners with MIT to address clean energy zoning

Plainfield partners with MIT to address clean energy zoning

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorMay 13, 2026
Mattapoisett receives federal grant for culvert replacement

Mattapoisett receives federal grant for culvert replacement

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerApr 21, 2026
Retrofit creates emergency operations center in Amherst

Retrofit creates emergency operations center in Amherst

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorApr 21, 2026
Belchertown is leader in strategic use of AI

Belchertown is leader in strategic use of AI

Municipal Government By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorApr 21, 2026
New Lexington institute focuses on women’s leadership, growth

New Lexington institute focuses on women’s leadership, growth

Municipal Government By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorApr 15, 2026
Northborough partners with college on workforce development

Northborough partners with college on workforce development

Local Aid and Finance By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorMar 19, 2026
Lee streamlines process for business applicants

Lee streamlines process for business applicants

Economic and Community Development By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorMar 19, 2026
Swansea creates retirement program for volunteer firefighters

Swansea creates retirement program for volunteer firefighters

Municipal Services By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorMar 19, 2026
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