Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The MMA today published the February 2025 issue of The Beacon, which features coverage of the latest news affecting local government on topics including legislative and fiscal issues, grant opportunities, and recent and upcoming MMA meetings and webinars, including Connect 351.
Here are some highlights:
• Administration re-files Municipal Empowerment Act
• Jamie Hellen is new MMA president; Kassandra Gove is VP
• Gov. Healey files FY26 state budget proposal
• Second judge orders halt to federal funding freeze
• Healey announces $8B transportation investment plan
• 1,400 local leaders gather for Connect 351
• Healey, Driscoll make several announcements at Connect 351
• Gov. Healey files 5-year Ch. 90 bill with 50% increase
• EOHLC issues regulations for accessory dwelling units
• MMA honors legislators during Connect 351
• School districts, private sector face deadline for workforce data
• Link to the February 2025 issue of The Beacon (42 pages)
Timely and reliable information is essential to municipal leaders, and the facts are changing quickly. With this in mind, the MMA publishes The Beacon digitally to ensure that we get the very latest information to members as quickly as possible.