An Analysis of Municipal Fiscal Pressures – and Policy Recommendations to Address Them
The Senate this evening passed a fiscal 2027 state spending plan that includes a $53 million increase for Unrestricted General Government Aid and an education aid increase of $160 per pupil for minimum aid districts. After four days of deliberation…
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A panel of attorneys with the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association will address timely legal topics affecting municipalities during an MMA webinar on June 2. Topics will include cannabis law and…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual meeting on June 4 in Boylston. The agenda will include: • A legislative update from MMA Legislative Director Dave Koffman • A…
This session will focus on how municipalities can keep stakeholders informed after a successful override attempt. It will include how you can clearly explain budget decisions and outline the specific…
Agenda 9:15 a.m. Registration, Coffee, Networking 10 – 11 a.m. Welcome & Introductions Navigating the Town Manager Application Process Hear firsthand from municipal leaders who recently transitioned from assistant town…
The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training session for newly elected select board members on Friday, June 12, in Devens. The training will include sessions on municipal…
On June 17, the MMA will host a webinar for municipal leaders covering the Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program, which helps commercial and industrial property owners finance energy…
On June 23, the MMA will host a webinar titled “You Can’t Always Have It Your Way: Delivering Consistent Constituent Services.” The webinar will explore: • The differences between customers…
Municipal leaders will share their experiences navigating a municipal website refresh process during an MMA webinar with the Massachusetts Municipal Communicators on June 30. Panelists will review strategies, lessons learned,…
The MMA will host a webinar on July 8 to explore the core components of organizational alignment and offer strategies for building a more cohesive municipal structure. The webinar will…
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