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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 03/03/2026

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 .

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The 351 Podcast - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 28/10/2025

Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson & Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang (l-r) testify before Joint Cmte on Municipalities & Regional Gov in support of Gov Healey's proposed Municipal Empowerment Act. 20+ local leaders testified.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 28/10/2025

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll gathers with the MMA and local leaders from across Mass. just prior to testifying before the Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government today in support of the Healey-Driscoll administration's proposed Municipal Empowerment Act.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 17/09/2025

.@massgovernor.bsky.social signed the Chapter 90 bond bill during a meeting of the Mass. Mayors' Association in Gardner.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 17/09/2025

At Mass. Mayors' Association meeting in Gardner, @massgovernor.bsky.social spoke about her administration’s work on local aid (e.g. Ch. 70., Ch. 90) & fiscal issues, COVID & vaccines, housing, energy costs, her environmental bond bill & her Municipal Empowerment Act.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 10/06/2025

The graduates of the MMA-Suffolk University Certificate Program in Local Government Leadership & Management in Sharon hear from Senator Michael Rodrigues during their graduation ceremony.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

“This is an issue that plagues most municipalities, and has gotten worse over the years,” McLaughlin says. “Double poles have caused construction delays, blocked sidewalks, and created safety hazards. And municipalities currently have no way to remove them or enforce removal.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Waltham Councillor John McLaughlin thanks administration for provision in Municipal Empowerment Act that would give municipalities enforcement authority to get utilities to remove doubled-up utility poles. #LGAC #mapoli

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

“In these challenging times, updating outdated procurement rules will help municipalities operate more efficiently and make a big difference,” Glass says.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Lincoln Select Board member Jennifer Glass highlights the much needed updates to procurement processes included in the Municipal Empowerment Act. #LGAC #mapoli

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

“The bill is so much bigger than just local-option revenues,” Chapdelaine says. “The Municipal Empowerment Act is critical to help modernize & streamline many operations in local government, creating new efficiencies & flexibilities that are essential to provide high-quality services to residents.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, MMA Executive Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.socia thanks administration for its work & consideration put into Municipal Empowerment Act, says it’s an important opportunity to support local govs during challenging times. #LGAC #mapoli

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Lexington Select Board Member Jill Hai voices strong support for $50M in add’l funding for Mass. School Building Authority construction projects included in Senate version of supplemental budget bill, to address inflationary factors.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

Sullivan says, “We are grateful to both the House & Senate for their proposals directing surtax revenues to support the special education circuit breaker account to ensure that students in every community are provided the education & support that is required and deserved.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Dennis Town Administrator Liz Sullivan says, “I’d like to discuss an important issue for the fiscal well-being of every community in the Commonwealth: school transportation,” partic. out-of-district special education support & regional school transportation.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

McCabe says, “In my years as mayor, there is one issue that is always at the forefront of our residents’ minds: how they get to where they need to go! Our roads and bridges are critical infrastructure, essential to literally keep the wheels turning in our city.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Westfield Mayor Mike McCabe discusses importance of transportation funding included in surplus supplemental budget bill for local road & culvert projects. His city has 251 miles of local roads. #LGAC #mapoli

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Admin & Finance Secretary Gorzkowicz discusses supplemental budget bill now before Legislature that would allocate $1.3B in surplus collections from Fair Share surtax in FY24. The funding will complement what’s in state FY26 operating budget. #LGAC #mapoli

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

On Unrestricted General Government Aid, Nicholson says, “Adequate support from the state is critical for cities and towns, as Prop 2 ½ limits how much we can take in in revenue each year.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Gardner Mayor Mike Nicholson @mikenicholsonma.bsky.social thanks administration for their fiscal report & the 2.2% discretionary local aid increase in their FY26 state budget proposal. #LGAC #mapoli

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

Dembkoski says, “Local officials are thrilled with the recent proposals from both the House, and now the Senate, to bring “minimum aid” school districts to a new level of $150 per pupil. This is a huge deal.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Stow Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski thanks administration for its proposed key investments in Ch. 70 education aid for FY26, including per student increase in minimum new aid. School budgets account for more than 60% of municipal budgets.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

At Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg, Administration & Finance Secretary Gorzkowicz gives a state fiscal update on FY25 & discusses FY26 budget process. With less than 2 months left in FY25, total state tax collections are 5.5% ahead of benchmarks for the year.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 13/05/2025

On behalf of cities & towns, MMA Legislative Analyst Ali DiMatteo testified yesterday in strong support of legislative proposals that would simplify the liquor licensing process & increase authority at the local level to grant licenses based on the needs of each community.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 06/05/2025

At Mass. Select Board Assn annual Rural & Western Mass. Conf on Saturday, May 3 in Holyoke, Rep. Aaron Saunders & Sen. Paul Mark covered key fiscal policies in early action, the impact of federal policy changes on Mass. & recent state-level advances on important education & transportation policies.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 10/04/2025

MMA Legislative Director @dkoffman.bsky.social, MMA CEO @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social & Carlisle Town Manager Ryan McLane testify in strong support of transportation bond bill w/ 50% increase for Ch. 90 & $200M to support a culvert & small bridge program today before Joint Cmte on Transportation.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 20/03/2025

“We greatly appreciate House & Senate’s quick action this week to pass a bill to continue essential & effective remote & hybrid public meeting options,” said MMA CEO @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social. “Over past 5 years, this flexibility has increased transparency & participation.”

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Legislature OK’s bill to extend remote, hybrid meeting allowances - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)

The Legislature has enacted and sent to the governor a bill to extend authorizations for local boards and committees to hold public meetings remotely or in a hybrid format through June of 2027. The bi...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 17/03/2025

The House today passed a bill that would extend the authorizations for local boards and committees to hold public meetings remotely or in a hybrid format for more than two more years. The Senate is expected to take up the bill later this week.

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House OK’s bill to extend remote and hybrid meeting authorizations - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/03/2025

Rep. Adrianne Ramos discusses education funding during a spring MMA Legislative Breakfast held this morning in Amesbury.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/03/2025

Rep. Mark Sylvia speaks with local officials at MMA Legislative Breakfast in Fall River, during a wide ranging discussion that focused on federal funding, Municipal Empowerment Act legislation, remote & hybrid meeting options, school transportation funding & building costs, among other topics.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/03/2025

During MMA Legislative Breakfast in Amesbury, Amesbury Councillor Pam Gilday urges Legislature to address education funding for long term, says districts are struggling.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/03/2025

Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove welcomes MMA members & legislators to an MMA Legislative Breakfast Meeting at her City Hall this morning. Great turnout from the region for the MMA updates & informal conversations with state legislators & staff.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/03/2025

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan welcomes local officials and state legislators to the MMA Legislative Breakfast in his city. He discussed the opening up of south coast rail later this month and the big projects happening around the city.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/03/2025

Sen. Barry Finegold & Rep. Adrianne Ramos field questions from local officials during a spring MMA Legislative Breakfast held in Amesbury.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/03/2025

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social discusses school funding during a spring MMA Legislative Breakfast in Amesbury.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Thanks to the MA Municipal Association for bringing together hundreds of city and town officials for #Connect351 - great opportunity to hear from state leaders, subject matter experts, and our own colleagues about how we can keep working to make our communities stronger, safer, and more affordable.

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Dominick Pangallo @dpangallo.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Thanks to Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll for joining the Massachusetts Mayors Association meeting today to talk about the challenges and opportunities facing our Commonwealth’s cities!

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Steve Owens @votesteveowens.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Yesterday, the legislature passed a $4B Economic development bill. If you read the papers, all you’ll probably know about it is that it clears a path for a new soccer stadium in Everett. It’s quite a bit more than that. Here are some highlights:

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Steve Owens @votesteveowens.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

It strengthens the Commonwealth’s public health system, modernizes some of our civil service laws, creates a pathway for foreign trained physicians to get licensed.

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Adam Chapdelaine @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

A work in progress starter pack for local government voices in Massachusetts go.bsky.app/9Jx35DQ

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Adam Chapdelaine @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Thinking about local gov in MA, social media & how BlueSky fits into that. Here’s a trial post as the team from the Massachusetts Municipal Association (and a former team member 😉) is at the National League of Cities City Summit. We’re here to learn, network & to celebrate 100 years for the NLC.

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