Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
Municipal and Regional Administration

Connect 351 was a great launch pad for the work ahead

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Feb 02, 2026

In letter to conference committee, MMA expresses municipal concerns about key provisions of cannabis reform laws

TestimonyMarijuana (zoning and regulation) Jan 21, 2026

MMA urges Revenue Committee to support fiscal provisions in proposed Municipal Empowerment Act

TestimonyOther Local Taxes Dec 23, 2025

Looking to gratitude in the face of adversity

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Dec 03, 2025

In letter to Housing and Livable Communities, MMA outlines municipal concerns about ‘seasonal communities’ draft regulations

TestimonyHousing Production Oct 31, 2025

To ease division, we must commit to dignity

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Oct 01, 2025

MMA joins Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association in providing comments to CCC on municipal implications of draft social consumption regulations

TestimonyMarijuana (zoning and regulation) Sep 08, 2025

In testimony to Judiciary Committee, MMA expresses strong support for bill to allow for online publication of legal ads and public hearing notices

TestimonyPublic Records and Open Meetings Aug 18, 2025

MMA asks Agriculture and Fisheries Committee to support bill extending timelines for municipal right of first refusal for agricultural, recreational land

TestimonyHousing Production Jul 18, 2025

In testimony to Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, MMA expresses strong support for series of bills that would increase municipal efficiency and effectiveness

TestimonyLocal Government Administration Jun 27, 2025

MMA urges Consumer Protection and Licensure Committee to support bill allowing municipal control over liquor licenses

TestimonyLicensing May 22, 2025

MMA urges Public Safety Committee to support use of green strobe lights on public works vehicles to improve safety

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health May 08, 2025

Remote, hybrid meetings are local government success story

Executive Director's ReportsPublic Records and Open Meetings Feb 28, 2025

In letter to Secretary Augustus, MMA and Municipal Lawyers Association identify municipal concerns with MBTA Communities draft regulations

TestimonyMarijuana (zoning and regulation) Feb 21, 2025

Connect 351: A great launch for the uncertain road ahead

Executive Director's ReportsLocal Government Administration Jan 31, 2025

Resolution Supporting an Enduring Fiscal Partnership Between Cities and Towns and the Commonwealth in Fiscal 2026 and Beyond (2025)

MMA ResolutionsLocal Aid Jan 25, 2025

Resolution Supporting the Modernization and Efficiency of Local Government (2025)

MMA ResolutionsLocal Government Administration Jan 25, 2025

Resolution Supporting a Local-State-Federal Partnership to Address PFAS Contamination, Fund Remediation, and Protect Public Health (2025)

MMA ResolutionsDrinking Water Jan 25, 2025

MMA and MMLA express municipal concerns to CCC regarding regulations for on-site social consumption establishments

TestimonyMarijuana (zoning and regulation) Jan 23, 2025

In letter to EOHLC, MMA expresses concerns about impacts of draft ADU regulations on cities and towns

TestimonyHousing Production Jan 10, 2025