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Attention #municipal officials! Registration is open for the MMA’s annual conference, Connect 351! Dates: Jan. 21-23, 2027, in Boston. connect351.org #connect351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 01/10/2026

Registration opened this morning for Connect 351! Municipal leaders can join their colleagues from across Massachusetts on Jan. 21-23 for inspiring speakers, timely & educational workshops, & endless opportunities to connect. connect351.org #connect351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 29/09/2026

Massachusetts voters face 9 ballot questions this fall, 3 of which have municipal implications. On the latest episode of The 351, John & Adam are joined by MMA legislative experts Dave Koffman, Ali DiMatteo & Adrienne Núñez to unpack questions 4, 5 & 7. www.mma.org/the351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 18/09/2026

Medfield Assistant Town Administrator Brittney Franklin welcomes 27 students to the 28th offering of MMA & Suffolk University’s Local Government Leadership & Management Certificate Program this morning. Programs are being held this academic year in Littleton, Medfield & Palmer. www.mma.org/suffolk

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 17/09/2026

Springfield Benefits Manager Cameo Restrepo, left, & Caitlyn Julius, Springfield assistant HR director and benefits administrator, emphasized the importance of benefits auditing during Mass. Municipal Human Resources Fall Conference in Falmouth. “We’re all humans, we all make errors,” Restrepo said.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 17/09/2026

A session at Mass. Municipal Human Resources Fall Conf focused on latest trends & practices w/ deferred compensation plans, feat. Laura Rooney, Office of the State Treasurer & Receiver General; Littleton HR Director Michelle Vibert; Deanna Liritzis, Empower; & Robert Young, Massachusetts SMART Plan.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 17/09/2026

At the Mass. Municipal Human Resources' annual Fall Conference this morning in Falmouth, Alicia Davis, Transformative Leadership Strategies, acknowledges all of the caretaking work HR professionals do, & offered them some self-care tools.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 15/09/2026

How do you design workplace wellness for DPW drivers, first responders & office staff? On the new episode of The 351, Chris Bailey & Courtney Hernandez (MIIA Health Benefits Trust) break down how municipalities can build practical, fun, and inclusive wellness programs. www.mma.org/the351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 08/09/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, Ashland Select Board Member Yolanda Greaves thanks administration for inviting local voices to the table to discuss new home-building program. “What makes the discussion so exciting to me is its emphasis on genuine partnership.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 08/09/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, Sharon Select Board Member Kiana Baskin thanks administration for their work to create a new modular homes program (Move-In MA) pilot.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 08/09/2026

During today’s Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg in Shrewsbury, Phil Dearing, assistant director of policy at Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities, discusses an RFI to communities for a new Move-In MA pilot, a new modular homes program based on a similar program in NY.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 08/09/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting in Shrewsbury, Waltham City Councillor John McLaughlin thanks administration for PROTECT Act guidance & model policies for municipal & school officials/staff, and residents.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 08/09/2026

At Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg in Shrewsbury, administration's Deputy Legal Counsel Kimberly Parr discusses state guidance, particularly for schools, under the state’s recently enacted PROTECT Act, which creates limitations on federal immigration enforcement in certain places.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 08/09/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, Stow Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski thanks administration for education aid investments in the FY27 budget, building on previous investments through the Student Opportunity Act.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 08/09/2026

During today’s Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, being held in Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Town Manager Kevin Mizikar thanks the administration for updates on state revenues. “It’s heartening to hear that revenues remained strong throughout fiscal 2026.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 08/09/2026

During today’s Local Government Advisory Commission mtg in Shrewsbury, A&F Secretary Matt Gorzkowicz provides a state revenue update, saying the state closed fiscal 2026 at 4.4% over the tax collection benchmark. “We ended the year strong.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 01/09/2026

How do we prepare the next generation of municipal leaders? On the new episode of The 351, MMA’s Katie McCue & 3 current MMA-Suffolk Fellows join us to talk about the MMA-Suffolk University partnership and its work building a pipeline for local gov professionals. www.mma.org/the351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 04/08/2026

Local journalism is a pillar of healthy communities, civic engagement, & local democracy. But as newsrooms shrink across Mass. and the nation, what takes their place? Listen to a new episode of The 351 w/ journalism professor Dan Kennedy & New Bedford Light Editor Karen Bordeleau. www.mma.org/the351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 25/07/2026

Local government is facing a massive workforce crunch. How can communities compete for top talent? MMHR Chair Jen Breaker & Vice Chair Michael Taylor join The 351 to share how municipal HR is evolving into a strategic powerhouse to help communities navigate these challenges. www.mma.org/the351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 22/07/2026

Kate Fox, exec. director of Mass. Office of Travel & Tourism, talks to mayors from across Mass. during today’s mtg of Mass. Mayors Assn in Revere. Topics include the recent World Cup, 250th celebrations, MOTT’s grant programs, Made Possible campaign, & the office’s partnership w/ local communities.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/07/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Leicester Select Board Member Peter Cusolito thanks the administration for its new low-interest loan program for municipal infrastructure projects, called Build for Mass.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/07/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Westfield Mayor Mike McCabe thanks the administration for its recently released set of guidelines & expectations for responsible development & operation of data centers.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/07/2026

During Local Gov. Advisory Commission mtg at State House, Lexington Select Board Member Jill Hai says Municipal Empowerment Act, a priority for MMA & local officials, would create new efficiencies & flexibilities that are essential to providing high-quality services to residents.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/07/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg at State House, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia thanks administration for commitment to streamlining & modernizing processes at local level, which will provide significant cost savings, w/ Municipal Empowerment Act, a top priority for MMA.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/07/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Ashland Select Board Member Yolanda Greaves thanks the administration for prioritizing education aid, particularly by providing $160 per pupil in minimum new aid under Ch. 70 in FY27 state budget.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/07/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Sandwich Assistant Town Manager Heather Harper thanks administration for signing FY27 state budget with $40M increase for the main discretionary local aid account (UGGA).

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 25/06/2026

At a meeting of Mass. Municipal Management Association's Women Leading Government in Amherst, Allison Iantosca, president and owner of F.H. Perry Builder and an executive coach, examines what makes a great leader.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 23/06/2026

On The 351, we’re joined by Sean Cronin, Senior Deputy Commissioner at the Division of Local Services. He explains how DLS helps cities & towns handle everything from property tax admin & free cash certification to partnerships w/ colleges to promote municipal finance careers. www.mma.org/the351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 12/06/2026

Attorneys Jaime Kenny (left) and Caitlin Morey of Clifford & Kenny LLP discuss municipal labor and employment law at the Mass. Select Board Association newly elected training in Devens.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 12/06/2026

Jamie Farnum (left) & Jessica Ferry, Project Managers with the Division of Local Services' Financial Management Resource Bureau, give an overview of municipal finance and planning at the Mass. Select Board Association newly elected training in Devens.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 12/06/2026

Attorney Karis North, partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, discusses open meeting and public records law during the Mass. Select Board Association newly elected training in Devens.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 12/06/2026

At Mass. Select Board Assn's newly elected training in Devens, Leicester Select Board member Peter Cusolito, Sharon Select Board member Kiana Baskin & Natick Select Board chair Kathryn Coughlin discuss lessons from first terms as select board members & provide insights into navigating Town Hall.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 12/06/2026

Mass. Select Board Association President & Stoughton Select Board Member Debra Roberts (left) & MMA Vice President & Sharon Select Board Member Kiana Baskin welcome newly elected Select Board members to Mass. Select Board Assn's Newly Elected Select Board Training in Devens.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Marlborough City Councillor Mike Ossing thanks administration for the Ride Safe Act, and expresses need for assistance with local enforcement.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Lexington Select Board Member Jill Hai expresses appreciation for governor’s Ride Safe Act, specifically the speed-based framework for the use of e-bikes, scooters & other micromobility devices.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

During today’s Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg, Undersecretary of Transportation Policy Samantha Silverberg discusses governor’s Ride Safe bill, which would establish “clear, practical & statewide framework” for managing micromobility devices. www.mma.org/gov-files-bi...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at State House, Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia thanks administration for a provision in its economic development bill – Mass Wins – that allows mayors to initiate local zoning changes.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

During today’s Local Government Advisory Commission mtg at the State House, Leicester Select Board Member Peter Cusolito thanks administration for its Mass Wins economic development bill, including provision to standardize definition and process for site plan review.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

At Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg at the State House, Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley gives an overview of the governor’s development bill, called the Mass Wins Act. Learn more: www.mma.org/gov-files-ec...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

During Local Gov Advisory Commission meeting at State House, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn thanks administration for proposing to fund education aid at the level set in the Student Opportunity Act, cites impacts of cost inflation on public education.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

During Local Gov Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Franklin Town Administrator Jamie Hellen thanks administration for updates on FY26 state revenues & FY27 state budget proposals, brings focus to importance of unrestricted municipal aid for essential local services.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

During Local Gov Advisory Commission mtg at State House, Kiana Baskin of Sharon Select Board stresses importance of $300M for Ch 90 in transportation bond bill. “Maintaining funding at this level provides the certainty & resources needed as we enter peak construction season.”

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

During Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg, A&F Assistant Sec Chris Marino provides a state revenue update, saying collections are running 4.7% ahead of benchmark so far in fiscal 2026, with nearly a month left to go, but state is seeing inflationary impacts on costs.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 09/06/2026

Local governments face a growing challenge: keeping residents informed while fighting online misinformation & noise. On The 351, Cambridge’s Jeremy Warnick and Easton’s Sean Dugan share the municipal communication strategies that actually work to build public trust. www.mma.org/the351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 26/05/2026

Public sector leadership is hard work, where “success” means keeping vital systems running for community. On new episode of The 351, executive coaches Betsy & Anthony Neptune discuss how municipal leaders can navigate conflict, build trust & survive unique pressures of #localgov www.mma.org/the351

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 15/05/2026

Undersecretary of Community Foundations Patrick Field, left, joined Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley to discuss Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program. MMA is holding a webinar on PACE in June. www.mma.org/event/financ...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 15/05/2026

During 2nd day of the Mass. Mayors' Association spring conference, Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley discussed state programs to promote economic development, the state’s economic conditions, and his goal to visit a coffee shop in every city & town to learn about the state of local economies

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/05/2026

Attendees of the Mass. Mayors' Association spring conference hear from Sarah Iselin, CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, about the next chapter in health insurance.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/05/2026

Secretary of MassDOT and MBTA General Manager Phil Eng speaks with attendees of the Mass. Mayors' Association spring conference this afternoon.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 14/05/2026

During the first day of programing for the Mass. Mayors' Association spring conference, Betsy and Anthony Neptune, Neptune Coaching, led an interactive session on leading through uncertainty and pressure.

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