Dave Koffman
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#girldad x2; Advocate for MA cities and towns; Opinions are mine — especially when good.
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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.
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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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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.
October 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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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.@massgovernor.bsky.social signed the Chapter 90 bond bill during a meeting of the Mass. Mayors' Association in Gardner.
September 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
.@massgovernor.bsky.social signed the Chapter 90 bond bill during a meeting of the Mass. Mayors' Association in Gardner.
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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.
September 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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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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.
June 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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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“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.”
May 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“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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“In these challenging times, updating outdated procurement rules will help municipalities operate more efficiently and make a big difference,” Glass says.
May 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“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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“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.”
May 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“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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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.
May 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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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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.”
May 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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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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.
May 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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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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.”
May 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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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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
May 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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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.”
May 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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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
May 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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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.”
May 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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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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.
May 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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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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.
May 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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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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.
May 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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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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.
May 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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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In written testimony to Transportation Committee today, MMA expresses strong support for @govmaurahealey.bsky.social's transportation bond bill, which has 50% increase for Chapter 90 local road maintenance program and $200M to support culvert & small bridge program.
MMA testifies in strong support of transportation bond bill with 50% increase for Ch. 90 and $200M to support a culvert and small bridge program - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
The Honorable James Arciero, House Chair The Honorable Brendan Crighton, Senate Chair Joint Committee on Transportation State House, Boston Delivered electronically Dear Chair Arciero, Chair Crighton,...
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April 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
In written testimony to Transportation Committee today, MMA expresses strong support for @govmaurahealey.bsky.social's transportation bond bill, which has 50% increase for Chapter 90 local road maintenance program and $200M to support culvert & small bridge program.