Report warns of 'perfect storm' pressuring local budgets throughout Mass.
A new report warns that inflation, shrinking state aid and the limits of Proposition 2½ are creating a “perfect storm” for municipal budgets.
"MMA report warns of 'perfect storm' pressuring local budgets throughout Mass." MMA Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine, Franklin Town Administrator Jamie Hellen & Natick Town Administrator Jamie Errickson spoke with MetroWest Daily News about fiscal pressures facing municipalities.
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MMA publishes October issue of The Beacon - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
The MMA today published the October 2025 issue of The Beacon, which features coverage of the latest news affecting local government on topics including legislative and fiscal issues, grant opportuniti...
The MMA today published the October 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.
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.@massgovernor.bsky.social signed the Chapter 90 bond bill during a meeting of the Mass. Mayors' Association in Gardner.
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MMA Executive Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social delivers an update on state & federal legislative issues at the Massachusetts Mayors' Association Spring Conference this morning.
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MMA publishes May issue of The Beacon - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
The MMA today published the May 2025 issue of The Beacon, which features coverage of the latest news affecting local government on topics including legislative and fiscal issues, grant opportunities, ...
The MMA today published the May 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.
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In partnership with Mayors from across Massachusetts, we’re striving to keep our cities safe, affordable, and working to deliver for the people we serve.
It was an honor to welcome the Massachusetts Mayors Association to #SalemMA today to further that partnership.
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In Other News | Franklin Observer
Medway Ranks Among Safest,
Lt. Gov Driscoll chaired a meeting of Local Government Advisory Commission Meeting in Franklin on Tuesday. via Franklin Observer
11.04.2025 16:45 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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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On behalf of cities & towns statewide, the MMA panel called for an increase of at least 3% for Unrestricted General Government Aid for FY26 & adequate increases for a range of education-related accounts to try to keep pace with inflationary cost increases.
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MMA CEO @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social, Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove & Stow Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski testify about critical importance of state aid to cities & towns during a budget hearing yesterday before the Joint Cmte on Ways & Means at UMass Amherst.
25.03.2025 14:35 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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...
“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.”
20.03.2025 20:56 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Talk The Talk | Shows | WHMP 101.5 / 1400 AM
3/18/25: State Rep. Aaron Saunders: federal cuts to agriculture & food programs. Prison Policy Initiative Comms Dir Mike Wessler on the just-published "Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie." Comedy Q...
MMA Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social will be a featured guest on "Talk the Talk" on WHMP 101.5FM/1400AM on Weds., March 19, at 8:30AM! Tune in or stream online to hear the discussion about challenges facing local governments today.
whmp.com/podcasts/sho...
18.03.2025 17:53 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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MMA Executive Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social will be a featured guest on "Talk the Talk" on WHMP 101.5FM/1400AM on Weds., March 19, at 8:30AM! Tune in or stream online to hear the discussion about challenges facing local governments today.
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It’s official - @mma.org is on @bsky.app! Give us a follow to keep up to date on all things local government in Massachusetts.
13.03.2025 13:44 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's official, the Mass. Municipal Association is on Bluesky! We're excited to bring you news & info about all things local government. Stay tuned!
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