An Analysis of Fiscal Pressures on Massachusetts Municipalities
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that it has made a number of updates to its Grant Central portal, including two new programs, the opening of a new grant round for six programs, and a new fully integrated application for…
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The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will hold its third biennial training session for newly elected councillors on Friday, Dec. 5. The free meeting is targeted to newly elected officials, but…
The MMA will host a webinar on Dec. 9 spotlighting three “alternative response teams” throughout the state. These unarmed community response programs, rooted in racial equity and trauma-informed practices, work…
Topic: Navigating the Fiscal Perfect Storm The next WEMO Virtual Mentorship Program meeting will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 12-1 p.m! The meeting will be hosted by and…
The MMA will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Dec. 17 regarding the State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE 2.0) program. The Department of…
Connect 351, the MMA’s annual conference, will be held Jan. 22-24 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and the Omni Hotel in Boston’s Seaport District. Registration for Connect 351…
An information session will be held on Zoom for those interested in the MMA and Suffolk University’s Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management program, the Municipal Finance Management Seminar,…
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