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Open Meeting Law Guide (2025 update)

Open Meeting Law Guide (2025 update)

Published by the Office of Attorney General Andrea Campbell, June 25, 2025

Open Meeting, Public Records, Ethics LawsGuidancepdf - 1 MBPublication Date: Jun 25, 2025

Multi-State Guidance Concerning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Employment Initiatives

Multi-State Guidance Concerning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Employment Initiatives

Released by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and State of Illinois Offices of the Attorney General on Feb. 13, 2025.

Diversity, Equity and InclusionGuidancepdf - 367 KBPublication Date: Feb 13, 2025

Impacts of Immigration Executive Orders on Local Governments Webinar Resource: FAQ

Impacts of Immigration Executive Orders on Local Governments Webinar Resource: FAQ

From National League of Cities, International Municipal Lawyers Association, National Association of Counties, Jan. 31, 2025

Municipal GovernanceGuidancepdf - 211 KBPublication Date: Jan 31, 2025

A Clean Energy and Climate Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

A Clean Energy and Climate Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

Prepared by the Office of Senator Ed Markey, updated March 2024

Climate ChangeGuidancepdf - 886 KBPublication Date: Mar 01, 2024

Bulletin 2023-8: Recent Legislation - Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023

Bulletin 2023-8: Recent Legislation - Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023

Released by Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Division of Local Services

Municipal Finance Rules and GuidelinesGuidancepdf - 195 KBPublication Date: Dec 20, 2023

Bulletin 2023-7: G.L. c. 44, § 53 Clause 4 - Opioid Settlement Receipts

Bulletin 2023-7: G.L. c. 44, § 53 Clause 4 - Opioid Settlement Receipts

Issued by Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Division of Local Services

Municipal Finance Rules and GuidelinesGuidancepdf - 197 KBPublication Date: Dec 12, 2023

Forms of Government - Division of Local Services

Forms of Government - Division of Local Services

Provided by the Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Division of Local Services

Municipal GovernanceGuidancepdf - 111 KBPublication Date: Nov 29, 2023

Minimum Baseline of IT for Cybersecurity

Minimum Baseline of IT for Cybersecurity

Published by the MassCyberCenter

Municipal Policies and ProceduresGuidancepdf - 196 KBPublication Date: Jun 01, 2023

Clean Energy & Climate: Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

Clean Energy & Climate: Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

Prepared by the Office of Sen. Edward Markey, April 2023

Climate ChangeGuidancepdf - 5 MBPublication Date: Apr 01, 2023

Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund FAQS

Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund FAQS

Published by the Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Division of Local Services, Bureau of Municipal Finance Law

Pensions and Other Post-Employment BenefitsGuidancepdf - 172 KBPublication Date: Oct 25, 2019

Compliance Guidelines for Multi-Family Zoning Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act

Compliance Guidelines for Multi-Family Zoning Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act

Issued by the Mass. Dept. of Housing and Community Development in Oct. 2022

Housing, Zoning, Land UseGuidancepdf - 421 KBPublication Date: Oct 21, 2022

MMA Advisory Regarding Public Comment Sessions at Open Meetings

MMA Advisory Regarding Public Comment Sessions at Open Meetings

Advisory published by MMA/MIIA in March 2023

Municipal Policies and ProceduresGuidancepdf - 165 KBPublication Date: Mar 15, 2023

#StopRansomware Guide

#StopRansomware Guide

Developed through the U.S. Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF)

Municipal OperationsGuidancepdf - 1,021 KBPublication Date: May 01, 2023

Seven Strategies to Minimize Negative Impacts of Outdoor Light at Night

Seven Strategies to Minimize Negative Impacts of Outdoor Light at Night

Published by DesignLights Consortium Learn more https://www.designlights.org/our-work/luna/responsible-light-at-night-local-governments/

Community Health and WellnessGuidancepdf - 775 KBPublication Date: Dec 07, 2022

A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law

A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law

Published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth in December 2022

Open Meeting, Public Records, Ethics LawsGuidancepdf - 1 MBPublication Date: Dec 01, 2022

MMA's Municipal DEI Initiative Framework

MMA's Municipal DEI Initiative Framework

Adopted by the MMA DEI Advisory Committee

Diversity, Equity and InclusionGuidancepdf - 182 KBPublication Date: Nov 09, 2022

Massachusetts Statewide Records Retention Schedule

Massachusetts Statewide Records Retention Schedule

Quick Guide Schedule Number 06-18. Updated from the Massachusetts Statewide Agency Records Retention Schedule Database, updated Oct. 31, 2022

Open Meeting, Public Records, Ethics LawsGuidancepdf - 2 MBPublication Date: Oct 31, 2022

Massachusetts Municipal DEI Coalition: DEI Guide

Massachusetts Municipal DEI Coalition: DEI Guide

Published by the Massachusetts Municipal DEI Coalition in 2022

Diversity, Equity and InclusionGuidancepdf - 2 MBPublication Date: Sep 01, 2022

Onboarding Checklist

Onboarding Checklist

Provided by the town of North Reading

Recruiting and HiringGuidancepdf - 87 KBPublication Date: Feb 01, 2019

Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles Frequently Asked Questions

Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles Frequently Asked Questions

Published by Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection

Solid Waste and RecyclingGuidancepdf - 758 KBPublication Date: Jan 01, 2022

Used Textiles: A Valuable Resource

Used Textiles: A Valuable Resource

Fact sheet published by Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection

Solid Waste and RecyclingGuidancepdf - 105 KBPublication Date: Jul 01, 2013

Capital Improvement Planning Guide: Developing A Comprehensive Community Program

Capital Improvement Planning Guide: Developing A Comprehensive Community Program

Prepared by the Technical Assistance Bureau of the Division of Local Services, January 2020

Capital PlanningGuidancepdf - 379 KBPublication Date: Jan 01, 2020

Proposition 2½ Ballot Questions: Requirements and Procedures

Proposition 2½ Ballot Questions: Requirements and Procedures

Guide prepared by Department of Revenue’s Division of Local Services, Aug. 2017

The Property TaxGuidancepdf - 442 KBPublication Date: Aug 01, 2017

Municipal Financial Management Training and Resources

Municipal Financial Management Training and Resources

The Division of Local Services offers a wide array of training materials and resources for people interested in municipal finance and financial management.

Municipal Finance Rules and GuidelinesGuidancepdf - 33 KBPublication Date: Dec 08, 2021

Property Taxes and Proposition 2 1⁄2 Training and Resources

Property Taxes and Proposition 2 1⁄2 Training and Resources

The Division of Local Services offers a wide array of training videos, guidance and information related to property valuation, property taxes and Proposition 2 1/2.

The Property TaxGuidancepdf - 33 KBPublication Date: Dec 07, 2021

School Hate Crime Resource Guide

School Hate Crime Resource Guide

Released by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Public Schools and LibrariesGuidancepdf - 1,017 KBPublication Date: Oct 01, 2021

Chapter 90 Program: Quick-Start Guide

Chapter 90 Program: Quick-Start Guide

Published by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation

TransportationGuidancepdf - 883 KBPublication Date: Aug 01, 2021

Chapter 90 Program: Municipal Guidance Document

Chapter 90 Program: Municipal Guidance Document

Published by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Construction and BiddingGuidancepdf - 20 MBPublication Date: Aug 01, 2021

An Overview of Municipal Audits - Frequently Asked Questions

An Overview of Municipal Audits - Frequently Asked Questions

Provided by Division of Local Services

Municipal Finance Rules and GuidelinesGuidancepdf - 257 KBPublication Date: Jul 29, 2021

Why Should I Compost infographic

Why Should I Compost infographic

Provided by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, June 2021

Solid Waste and RecyclingGuidancepdf - 841 KBPublication Date: Apr 30, 2021