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Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, North Andover Town Administrator Melissa Murphy Rodrigues, Nantucket Town Manager Libby Gibson & South Hadley Town Administrator Lisa Wong discuss management challenges & lessons learned, during Mass. Municipal Management Assn’s Women Leading Government in Devens.
November 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, North Andover Town Administrator Melissa Murphy Rodrigues, Nantucket Town Manager Libby Gibson & South Hadley Town Administrator Lisa Wong discuss management challenges & lessons learned, during Mass. Municipal Management Assn’s Women Leading Government in Devens.
Marissa Baum, Head of Communications in East Hartford, Conn., discusses trading a museum career for a life in public service, being courageous in challenging environments, and loving the community you serve. Baum spoke to Mass. Municipal Management Assn’s Women Leading Government in Devens.
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Marissa Baum, Head of Communications in East Hartford, Conn., discusses trading a museum career for a life in public service, being courageous in challenging environments, and loving the community you serve. Baum spoke to Mass. Municipal Management Assn’s Women Leading Government in Devens.
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.
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.
MMA & Suffolk University kicked off the Fall 2025 Municipal Finance Management Seminar this morning. This is the 18th session of the seminar, with 26 students participating.
October 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
MMA & Suffolk University kicked off the Fall 2025 Municipal Finance Management Seminar this morning. This is the 18th session of the seminar, with 26 students participating.
…and overrides aren’t the answer for most.
October 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
…and overrides aren’t the answer for most.
Cities and towns rely on property taxes. But Prop 2 ½ creates constraints.
October 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Cities and towns rely on property taxes. But Prop 2 ½ creates constraints.
Cities and towns are being frugal, but they can’t overcome larger trends – including inflation.
October 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Cities and towns are being frugal, but they can’t overcome larger trends – including inflation.
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller & MMA Exec Dir @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social speak to members of press outside Newton City Hall abt MMA report released today that documents convergence of forces that are putting dramatic pressure on municipal budgets & on the vital, quality-of-life services they provide
October 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller & MMA Exec Dir @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social speak to members of press outside Newton City Hall abt MMA report released today that documents convergence of forces that are putting dramatic pressure on municipal budgets & on the vital, quality-of-life services they provide
At Fiscal Summit hosted by MMA in Boylston, Reading Assistant Town Manager Jayne Wellman discusses experiences with override requests & how to make them more appealing to residents. She says communities have to meet people where they are, "override projects have to have something for everyone."
October 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
At Fiscal Summit hosted by MMA in Boylston, Reading Assistant Town Manager Jayne Wellman discusses experiences with override requests & how to make them more appealing to residents. She says communities have to meet people where they are, "override projects have to have something for everyone."
At Fiscal Summit held by MMA in Boylston, Foxborough Communications Specialist Maura Buckley walks thru key components of successful communications on financial issues, inclu providing ample & clear information, & messaging thru multiple formats & channels to reach widest audience & build trust.
October 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
At Fiscal Summit held by MMA in Boylston, Foxborough Communications Specialist Maura Buckley walks thru key components of successful communications on financial issues, inclu providing ample & clear information, & messaging thru multiple formats & channels to reach widest audience & build trust.
At Fiscal Summit held by MMA in Boylston, Josh Vadala, Peabody Superintendent of Schools, & Sean Mangano, Holyoke Public Schools Exec Dir of Finance & Operations, discuss some factors driving educational costs upward, inclu mental health services, heath insurance costs, special ed & transportation.
October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
At Fiscal Summit held by MMA in Boylston, Josh Vadala, Peabody Superintendent of Schools, & Sean Mangano, Holyoke Public Schools Exec Dir of Finance & Operations, discuss some factors driving educational costs upward, inclu mental health services, heath insurance costs, special ed & transportation.
At Fiscal Summit for municipal officials, MMA Exec Dir @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social discusses new MMA report that documents convergence of forces that are putting dramatic pressure on city & town budgets & on the vital, quality-of-life services provided by municipalities
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October 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
At Fiscal Summit for municipal officials, MMA Exec Dir @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social discusses new MMA report that documents convergence of forces that are putting dramatic pressure on city & town budgets & on the vital, quality-of-life services provided by municipalities
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Registration opened this morning for Connect 351! Municipal leaders can join their colleagues from across Massachusetts Jan. 22-24 for inspiring speakers, timely & educational workshops, & endless opportunities to connect. connect351.org #connect351
October 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Registration opened this morning for Connect 351! Municipal leaders can join their colleagues from across Massachusetts Jan. 22-24 for inspiring speakers, timely & educational workshops, & endless opportunities to connect. connect351.org #connect351
At a health care forum hosted by MMA & MIIA in Wrentham, attorney Timothy Zessin, KP Law, provides an overview of the current legal landscape relative to municipal health insurance.
September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
At a health care forum hosted by MMA & MIIA in Wrentham, attorney Timothy Zessin, KP Law, provides an overview of the current legal landscape relative to municipal health insurance.
At health care forum hosted by MMA & MIIA in Wrentham, Paul Sweeney, BCBS of Mass., Matt Veno, Group Insurance Commission, Chris Bailey, MIIA, & Eileen McAnneny, Employer Coalition on Health, discuss health insurance cost challenges facing cities & towns & potential solutions for bending cost curve
September 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
At health care forum hosted by MMA & MIIA in Wrentham, Paul Sweeney, BCBS of Mass., Matt Veno, Group Insurance Commission, Chris Bailey, MIIA, & Eileen McAnneny, Employer Coalition on Health, discuss health insurance cost challenges facing cities & towns & potential solutions for bending cost curve
At a health care forum hosted by the MMA and MIIA in Wrentham, Center for Health Information and Analysis Executive Director Lauren Peters kicks off an important discussion on the health care landscape and the cost implications for cities and towns.
September 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
At a health care forum hosted by the MMA and MIIA in Wrentham, Center for Health Information and Analysis Executive Director Lauren Peters kicks off an important discussion on the health care landscape and the cost implications for cities and towns.
At a Mass. Municipal Councillors' Association regional meeting in Marlborough, Kristina Johnson, Planning and Economic Development Director in Hudson, discusses recent successes and challenges in economic development, zoning & housing.
September 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
At a Mass. Municipal Councillors' Association regional meeting in Marlborough, Kristina Johnson, Planning and Economic Development Director in Hudson, discusses recent successes and challenges in economic development, zoning & housing.
At Mass. Municipal Human Resources' fall conference in Springfield, Jerry Posner, a training specialist and personal strategic coach, discussed hostility, the ways in which it can manifest, and how to communicate with compassion & empathy.
September 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
At Mass. Municipal Human Resources' fall conference in Springfield, Jerry Posner, a training specialist and personal strategic coach, discussed hostility, the ways in which it can manifest, and how to communicate with compassion & empathy.
At Mass. Municipal Human Resources' fall conference in Springfield, Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes, CEO of Pluralism Solutions, shared hiring best practices, w/ emphasis on an inclusive process from start to finish, & process mechanisms that ensure candidates are treated fairly & equally throughout.
September 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
At Mass. Municipal Human Resources' fall conference in Springfield, Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes, CEO of Pluralism Solutions, shared hiring best practices, w/ emphasis on an inclusive process from start to finish, & process mechanisms that ensure candidates are treated fairly & equally throughout.
.@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.
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.
MMA & Suffolk University kicked off the 2025-26 Certificate in Local Government Leadership & Management program this morning in Winchester.
September 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
MMA & Suffolk University kicked off the 2025-26 Certificate in Local Government Leadership & Management program this morning in Winchester.
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Northfield Town Administrator Andrea Llamas discusses importance of maintaining local decision-making in permitting process for development projects.
September 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Northfield Town Administrator Andrea Llamas discusses importance of maintaining local decision-making in permitting process for development projects.
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg in Holyoke, Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti thanks administration for inclusion of resiliency revolving fund in Mass Ready Act, highlights importance of flexibility of loan program.
September 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg in Holyoke, Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti thanks administration for inclusion of resiliency revolving fund in Mass Ready Act, highlights importance of flexibility of loan program.