Following webinars that covered the foundations and the practical applications of artificial intelligence, the MMA will host the third and final webinar in its AI series on March 11, focusing on the guidelines necessary for responsible implementation.
Charlemont officials seek clarity on Chapter 70, town assessments. via Greenfield Recorder
Shutesbury’s mail-in voting at risk with no town clerk. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
Mass. towns to lawmakers: Pump the brakes on bill tied to unpaid vehicle taxes. via @nbcboston.com
On March 3, the MMA hosted a webinar with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health covering the State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE 2.0) program.
Local leaders connected w/ legislators, incl. Rep. Farley-Bouvier, & MMA staff during MMA Legislative Breakfast Mtg in Pittsfield. Topics included FY27 state budget, revenue outlook, Ch. 90, supplemental state budgets, Municipal Empowerment Act, environmental bond bill & energy affordability.
MMA & Suffolk University kicked off the Spring 2026 Municipal Finance Management Seminar this morning. This is the 20th session of the seminar, with 25 students participating.
At MMA Legislative Breakfast Mtg in Sharon, Rep. Ted Philips discussed ballot questions & possible implications for gov't services, incl. question that would reduce the state income tax. "This has potential to be really devastating at the state level” & would put local aid at risk.
Sen. Rebecca Rausch gave local leaders an update on Municipal Empowerment Act legislation during the MMA Legislative Breakfast Meeting in Sharon, including provisions related to making the hybrid public meeting option permanent, and addressing the problem of doubled-up utility poles in communities.
Sharon Select Board Chair & MMA Vice President Kiana Baskin welcomes local officials and state legislators to the MMA Legislative Breakfast at the Sharon Community Center.
Cambridge asks Legislature for right to charge real estate fee. via @cambridgeday.com
Sunderland officials anticipate need for override. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
Southampton faces budget deficit, mulls override. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
The MMA panel strongly supports Gov. Healey's transportation bond bill, which would authorize $300M/year for 4 years for Ch. 90, allowing municipalities to plan for critical road work with predictability. The local road & bridge maintenance program benefits every city & town in Mass.
MMA CEO Adam Chapdelaine, Sherborn Town Admin Jeremy Marsette & Yarmouth Public Works Director Jeff Colby testify about critical importance of Ch. 90 funds to cities & towns at hearing before Joint Cmte on Transportation. Conway Town Admin Veronique Blanchard also testified remotely.
On the new episode of The 351, MMA Legislative Director Dave Koffman @dkoffman.bsky.social joins us to unpack: FY27 local aid & school funding needs, the need for long-term investments in infrastructure, & what local officials can do to help shape policy. Listen now: www.mma.org/the351 .
What’s with all the potholes? Blame it on late winter’s freeze-thaw cycle. via @bostonglobe.com
The MMA today published the March 2026 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.
Healey says Southeastern Mass. faces long snow cleanup after historic blizzard. via @bostonglobe.com
Mayor Jake Wilson has plans to tackle Somerville’s housing crisis, with more density, new zoning, and fresh investment in affordable and social housing. via Boston dot com
House passes landmark energy bill with deep cuts to Mass Save, sending it to Senate. via @cwbeacon.bsky.social
Gov. Healey says state requested, and is receiving, out-of-state mutual aid to support snow removal operations on municipal roadways.
Gloucester’s longest-serving mayor, Bruce Tobey, dies at 73. via @bostonglobe.com
Believe it or not, some people really do ‘boomerang back’ to Massachusetts. via @masslive.bsky.social
As snowstorms keep coming, Berkshire towns battle road salt shortage. via @berkshireeagle.com
Census finds homelessness decreasing in Hampden County. via @masslive.bsky.social
Holyoke among six Gateway Cities getting state economic help for downtown. via @masslive.bsky.social
