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Brookline leaders present dismal financial projections as they lay the groundwork for May override ask. via Brookline News
Town leaders present dismal financial projections as they lay the groundwork for May override ask - Brookline.News
Town leaders laid out a grim financial picture on Tuesday as they took the next step toward asking voters to approve a tax override next May. In a presentation to the Select Board, town staff project...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Brookline leaders present dismal financial projections as they lay the groundwork for May override ask. via Brookline News
MMA released an important package of policy recommendations yesterday intended to stabilize municipal finances & public services amid a “Perfect Storm” of fiscal challenges that the MMA reported on in October. The priority is an infusion of state aid. www.mma.org/aperfectstorm .
December 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
MMA released an important package of policy recommendations yesterday intended to stabilize municipal finances & public services amid a “Perfect Storm” of fiscal challenges that the MMA reported on in October. The priority is an infusion of state aid. www.mma.org/aperfectstorm .
MMA report: Municipalities seek big state aid changes, other options to return to fiscal stability. via State House News
Municipalities seeking big property tax, state aid changes
The trade association that represents the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts unveiled an ambitious and costly wish list for Beacon Hill Thursday, featuring a sizeable and symbolic request to
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December 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
MMA report: Municipalities seek big state aid changes, other options to return to fiscal stability. via State House News
MMA fiscal report: Navigating ‘the perfect storm’ will require significant investment from state. via Greenfield Recorder
Report: Navigating 'the perfect storm' will require significant investment from state - Greenfield Recorder
The Massachusetts Municipal Association is urging the state to increase unrestricted general government aid by $351 million and make other changes to state aid formulas, property tax regulations, and ...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
MMA fiscal report: Navigating ‘the perfect storm’ will require significant investment from state. via Greenfield Recorder
Climate disasters by the numbers in Massachusetts. via @bostonglobe.com
A ‘revolving door of suffering’: Climate disasters by the numbers in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
Extreme weather disasters in Massachusetts have cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. But investing in resilient infrastructure could yield significant returns.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Climate disasters by the numbers in Massachusetts. via @bostonglobe.com
Mass. issues housing contest: Design your own ADU and win $20K. via @masslive.bsky.social
Mass. is giving away $20K to anyone who can design the perfect backyard home
A new design contest aims to get more accessory dwelling units built by providing templates so homeowners can skip the design process and get to construction more quickly.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Mass. issues housing contest: Design your own ADU and win $20K. via @masslive.bsky.social
After raising fiscal alarms, Mass. Municipal Association seeks payment bump to cities, towns. via @massterlist.com
After raising fiscal alarms, Mass. Municipal Association seeks payment bump
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December 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
After raising fiscal alarms, Mass. Municipal Association seeks payment bump to cities, towns. via @massterlist.com
MMA report: Cities, towns seek state aid infusion, more flexibility on property taxes.via @wgbh.org
Cities and towns seeking more flexibility on property tax increases
To help prevent local service cuts, the Massachusetts Municipal Assoication is also asking for a major boost in state funding.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
MMA report: Cities, towns seek state aid infusion, more flexibility on property taxes.via @wgbh.org
Following our October report outlining the “Perfect Storm” of fiscal challenges facing cities and towns, today, we are issuing a set of policy recommendations to stabilize municipal finances.
December 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Following our October report outlining the “Perfect Storm” of fiscal challenges facing cities and towns, today, we are issuing a set of policy recommendations to stabilize municipal finances.
Stoneham voters approve $9.3 million property tax override. via @bostonglobe.com
Stoneham voters approve $9.3 million property tax override - The Boston Globe
The ballot question’s success during the special election marked the first time in at least 35 years that Stoneham voters approved an override on a state cap on property tax increases.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Stoneham voters approve $9.3 million property tax override. via @bostonglobe.com
Grid Modernization Advisory Council will hold its 2nd in-person event for municipal leaders on Friday, Dec. 12 at UMass Amherst to showcase GMAC's role in grid planning process & clean energy transition, and how municipalities are engaging. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future... .
The Future Grid from a Municipal Lens & New Customer Connections Workshop
Come learn about the current Massachusetts grid planning landscape & explore what a future grid means for your city or town.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Grid Modernization Advisory Council will hold its 2nd in-person event for municipal leaders on Friday, Dec. 12 at UMass Amherst to showcase GMAC's role in grid planning process & clean energy transition, and how municipalities are engaging. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future... .
Municipal officials are invited to attend a Dec. 17 webinar hosted by Mass. Municipal Lawyers Association featuring Ralph Sacramone, executive director of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
MMLA to host webinar with Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
Municipal officials are invited to a free Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association webinar on Dec. 17 at noon featuring Ralph Sacramone, executive director of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commis...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Municipal officials are invited to attend a Dec. 17 webinar hosted by Mass. Municipal Lawyers Association featuring Ralph Sacramone, executive director of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
Amherst and Leverett pass Nicotine Free Generation policy. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
Amherst and Leverett pass Nicotine Free Generation policy - Daily Hampshire Gazette
AMHERST — Boards of Health in Amherst and Leverett are adopting the Nicotine Free Generation policy, meaning that no one who hasn’t turned 21 years old by Jan. 1, 2026 would ever be able to legally pu...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Amherst and Leverett pass Nicotine Free Generation policy. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
Millis voters OK $125M school renovation. via Milford Daily News
'Our future, our school.' Millis MA voters OK $125M school renovation
Voters in Millis approved by a nearly 3-1 margin a debt exclusion to help fund a $125 million renovation and expansion of the middle-high school.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Millis voters OK $125M school renovation. via Milford Daily News
Northborough enters partnership with Anna Maria College. via Community Advocate
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Northborough enters partnership with Anna Maria College
NORTHBOROUGH — The Northborough Select Board has formally entered into a partnership with Anna Maria College (AMC) to promote educational opportunities and strengthen workforce development, Town Admin...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Northborough enters partnership with Anna Maria College. via Community Advocate
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The MMA today published the December 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.
MMA publishes December issue of The Beacon - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
The MMA today published the December 2025 issue of The Beacon, which features coverage of the latest news affecting local government on topics including legislative and fiscal issues, grant opportunit...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The MMA today published the December 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.
Organizations aim to harness momentum of 250th celebrations to build Arlington’s tourism sector. via Your Arlington
Organizations aim to harness momentum of 250th celebrations to build Arlington’s tourism sector – Your Arlington
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December 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Organizations aim to harness momentum of 250th celebrations to build Arlington’s tourism sector. via Your Arlington
Belchertown adopts cannabis host community agreement to comply with state law. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
Belchertown adopts cannabis host community agreement to comply with state law - Daily Hampshire Gazette
BELCHERTOWN — The Select Board has adopted a new cannabis host community agreement to comply with state mandates despite some members expressing dislike of the policy. In 2022, the Legislature passed ...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Belchertown adopts cannabis host community agreement to comply with state law. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
North Attleboro releases plan to deal with future flooding, other hazards. via The Sun Chronicle
North Attleboro releases plan to deal with future flooding, other hazards
NORTH ATTLEBORO — The town has released its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce the long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
North Attleboro releases plan to deal with future flooding, other hazards. via The Sun Chronicle
Local leaders advocate for proposed Municipal Empowerment Act. via WWLP
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December 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Local leaders advocate for proposed Municipal Empowerment Act. via WWLP
Housing secretary Ed Augustus discusses housing struggles in the Berkshires. via @berkshireeagle.com
We sit down with housing secretary Ed Augustus to discuss housing struggles in the Berkshires
The secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities sat down with The Eagle to discuss what's happening on Beacon Hill and how will that affect the Berkshires.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Housing secretary Ed Augustus discusses housing struggles in the Berkshires. via @berkshireeagle.com
Aquinnah asks Chilmark for help with police shortage. via Vineyard Gazette
Aquinnah Asks Chilmark for Help with Police Shortage
With only one full-time officer left on the force, Aquinnah officials this week turned to their neighbors with calls for aid.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Aquinnah asks Chilmark for help with police shortage. via Vineyard Gazette
Athol board reviews double utility pole increase. via Athol Daily News
Athol board reviews double utility pole increase - Athol Daily News
The Selectboard discussed the increasing number of double utility poles in town, which are unsightly, present a safety hazard, and cause damage to town property, and urged National Grid and Verizon to...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Athol board reviews double utility pole increase. via Athol Daily News
Attleboro municipal offices open, phones and emails still down as investigation continues into cyberattack. via The Sun Chronicle
Attleboro municipal offices open, phones and emails still down as investigation continues into cyberattack
ATTLEBORO — City hall was open Monday, but desk phones and emails were still down as the investigation continued into a cyberattack first discovered early Thursday morning.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Attleboro municipal offices open, phones and emails still down as investigation continues into cyberattack. via The Sun Chronicle
More than 400 hazardous sites in New England at risk for coastal flooding, new study finds. via @wbur.org
More than 400 hazardous sites in New England at risk for coastal flooding, new study finds
In New England, the majority of sites are located in Massachusetts, followed by Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire. More than half of the sites at risk are industrial facilities.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
More than 400 hazardous sites in New England at risk for coastal flooding, new study finds. via @wbur.org