An Analysis of Municipal Fiscal Pressures – and Policy Recommendations to Address Them
After reviewing more than 1,700 amendments, the House yesterday voted, 149-9, to pass a fiscal 2027 spending plan totaling $63.4 billion. In addition to highlighting economic uncertainties for the coming fiscal year, and the potential impact of November ballot questions,…
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Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll will kick off the annual Rural and Western Massachusetts Conference on Saturday, May 2, in Holyoke. The event, open to all MMA members, is hosted annually…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Labor Relations Seminar on May 7 in Devens. The seminar will open with a labor law update from attorneys Michael Maccaro and…
This webinar will offer practical advice for municipalities navigating fiscal constraints. Whether an override attempt was unsuccessful or never initiated, this webinar will discuss how to navigate budgeting and layoffs.
The MMA will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on May 19 about Metrik, the state’s new public health data and workflow platform. Metrik’s goal is…
The MMA will host a webinar on May 26 exploring the role of municipal libraries as hubs for civic engagement. Panelists will discuss local initiatives that strengthen community ties and…
The MMMA Spring Conference is May 27-29 at Ocean Edge in Brewster. The program features a return of Chad Wright, Forward Partners. The town of Chatham is hosting a field…
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…
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…
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…
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