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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 17h

Study to probe special education transportation spending in Greenfield. via Greenfield Recorder

Study to probe special education transportation spending in Greenfield - Greenfield Recorder

GREENFIELD — In an effort to quell concerns about transportation spending, the School Committee has approved conducting a study to determine whether it would be cheaper to contract a special education...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 17h

’60 Minutes’ reports on Chinese hacking of a Massachusetts town’s utility network. via @boston.com

'60 Minutes' spotlights Chinese hacking of Massachusetts town’s utility network

A national security segment reveals how hackers infiltrated the local utility network as part of a wider Chinese operation.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 21h

MMA Report: Mass. cities, towns face 'historic' fiscal crisis. via Eagle Tribune

Report: Mass. cities, towns face 'historic' fiscal crisis

BOSTON — Massachusetts cities and towns are facing a “historic fiscal crisis” amid rising operating costs, lackluster state aid and restraints on property tax increases, according to a new report.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 1d

MMA Report: Massachusetts towns facing ‘perfect storm’ of financial pressure. via Greenfield Recorder
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Report: Massachusetts towns facing 'perfect storm' of financial pressure - Greenfield Recorder

Massachusetts cities and towns are facing a financial crisis due to increasing costs, stagnant state aid and limits on taxation, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Municipal Association.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 1d

MMA Report: Massachusetts cities, towns at crossroads, confronted with ‘historic fiscal pressures’. via @bostonherald.com

Massachusetts cities, towns at crossroads, confronted with ‘historic fiscal pressures’

Local officials across Massachusetts are sounding the alarm over the combination of increasing costs and diminishing state aid that has prompted them to face what they describe as “historic fiscal …

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 1d

Mass. Municipal Association raises questions about ‘Prop. 2.5′ levy barrier. via @bostonglobe.com

Municipal association raises questions about ‘Prop. 2.5′ levy barrier - The Boston Globe

The levy limit prevents municipal leaders from raising property tax revenue by more than 2.5 percent in one year without a voter-approved override.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 1d

The MMA has released a major report that documents a convergence of forces that are putting dramatic pressure on city and town budgets and on the vital, quality-of-life services provided by municipalities.

New report from MMA documents a fiscal crisis in cities, towns - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)

The MMA released a major report this morning that documents a convergence of forces that are putting dramatic pressure on city and town budgets and on the vital, quality-of-life services provided by m...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 5d

The House has voted to override several of Gov. Healey’s FY26 state budget vetoes, including nearly $20M for Charter School Mitigation Payments.

House overrides budget vetoes, moves to restore charter school payments - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)

The House yesterday voted to override several of Gov. Maura Healey’s fiscal 2026 state budget vetoes, aiming to restore $70 million of the governor’s $130 million in reductions. The House unanimously ...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 5d

The administration will hold a series of 5 public listening sessions to solicit feedback on the state’s Chapter 70 school finance formula as part of a Ch. 70 Local Contribution Study. See our story for session details: www.mma.org/state-to-hos...

State to host public hearings to review K-12 school finance formula - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)

The Healey-Driscoll administration today announced a series of public listening sessions to solicit feedback on the state’s Chapter 70 school finance formula. Chapter 70 is the primary funding program...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 5d

In real dollars, state aid is lower than 2002, with few options for municipalities to make up the gap.

Where do we go from here? Explore MMA’s new report and weigh in: www.mma.org/aperfectstorm

A Perfect Storm: Cities and Towns Face Historic Fiscal Pressures - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 5d

…and overrides aren’t the answer for most.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 5d

Cities and towns rely on property taxes. But Prop 2 ½ creates constraints.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 5d

Cities and towns are being frugal, but they can’t overcome larger trends – including inflation.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 5d

Many Mass cities and towns are nearing a fiscal breaking point. Let’s explore why.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 6d

The House yesterday voted to override several of Gov. Maura Healey’s fiscal 2026 state budget vetoes, aiming to restore $70 million of the governor’s $130 million in reductions.

House overrides budget vetoes, moves to restore charter school payments - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)

The House yesterday voted to override several of Gov. Maura Healey’s fiscal 2026 state budget vetoes, aiming to restore $70 million of the governor’s $130 million in reductions. The House unanimously ...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 6d

MMA Report: Mass. cities and towns getting socked by fiscal 'perfect storm' via @statehousenews.com

Report: Mass. cities and towns getting socked by fiscal 'perfect storm'

Rising costs and sluggish growth in state aid are leaving municipal budgets in Massachusetts in a tightening bind and increasingly unable to adequately respond to demands for better local services,

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 6d

Municipalities crank up the heat with report warning of financial ‘perfect storm,’ says report released by MMA. via @cwbeacon.bsky.social

Municipalities crank up the heat with report warning of financial ‘perfect storm’ - CommonWealth Beacon

A new report from the Massachusetts Municipal Association could put more pressure on Beacon Hill to reconsider stalled reforms amid bigger-picture economic uncertainty and a persistent “affordability”...

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 6d

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

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 6d

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."

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 6d

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.

Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 6d

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.

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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · 6d

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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