During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Leicester Select Board Member Peter Cusolito thanks the administration for its new low-interest loan program for municipal infrastructure projects, called Build for Mass.

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Westfield Mayor Mike McCabe thanks the administration for its recently released set of guidelines & expectations for responsible development & operation of data centers.

During Local Gov. Advisory Commission mtg at State House, Lexington Select Board Member Jill Hai says Municipal Empowerment Act, a priority for MMA & local officials, would create new efficiencies & flexibilities that are essential to providing high-quality services to residents.

During Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg at State House, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia thanks administration for commitment to streamlining & modernizing processes at local level, which will provide significant cost savings, w/ Municipal Empowerment Act, a top priority for MMA.

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Ashland Select Board Member Yolanda Greaves thanks the administration for prioritizing education aid, particularly by providing $160 per pupil in minimum new aid under Ch. 70 in FY27 state budget.

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Sandwich Assistant Town Manager Heather Harper thanks administration for signing FY27 state budget with $40M increase for the main discretionary local aid account (UGGA).

At a meeting of Mass. Municipal Management Association's Women Leading Government in Amherst, Allison Iantosca, president and owner of F.H. Perry Builder and an executive coach, examines what makes a great leader.

On The 351, we’re joined by Sean Cronin, Senior Deputy Commissioner at the Division of Local Services. He explains how DLS helps cities & towns handle everything from property tax admin & free cash certification to partnerships w/ colleges to promote municipal finance careers. www.mma.org/the351

Attorneys Jaime Kenny (left) and Caitlin Morey of Clifford & Kenny LLP discuss municipal labor and employment law at the Mass. Select Board Association newly elected training in Devens.

Jamie Farnum (left) & Jessica Ferry, Project Managers with the Division of Local Services' Financial Management Resource Bureau, give an overview of municipal finance and planning at the Mass. Select Board Association newly elected training in Devens.

Attorney Karis North, partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, discusses open meeting and public records law during the Mass. Select Board Association newly elected training in Devens.

At Mass. Select Board Assn's newly elected training in Devens, Leicester Select Board member Peter Cusolito, Sharon Select Board member Kiana Baskin & Natick Select Board chair Kathryn Coughlin discuss lessons from first terms as select board members & provide insights into navigating Town Hall.

Mass. Select Board Association President & Stoughton Select Board Member Debra Roberts (left) & MMA Vice President & Sharon Select Board Member Kiana Baskin welcome newly elected Select Board members to Mass. Select Board Assn's Newly Elected Select Board Training in Devens.

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Marlborough City Councillor Mike Ossing thanks administration for the Ride Safe Act, and expresses need for assistance with local enforcement.

During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Lexington Select Board Member Jill Hai expresses appreciation for governor’s Ride Safe Act, specifically the speed-based framework for the use of e-bikes, scooters & other micromobility devices.

During today’s Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg, Undersecretary of Transportation Policy Samantha Silverberg discusses governor’s Ride Safe bill, which would establish “clear, practical & statewide framework” for managing micromobility devices. www.mma.org/gov-files-bi...

During Local Government Advisory Commission meeting at State House, Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia thanks administration for a provision in its economic development bill – Mass Wins – that allows mayors to initiate local zoning changes.

During today’s Local Government Advisory Commission mtg at the State House, Leicester Select Board Member Peter Cusolito thanks administration for its Mass Wins economic development bill, including provision to standardize definition and process for site plan review.

At Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg at the State House, Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley gives an overview of the governor’s development bill, called the Mass Wins Act. Learn more: www.mma.org/gov-files-ec...

During Local Gov Advisory Commission meeting at State House, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn thanks administration for proposing to fund education aid at the level set in the Student Opportunity Act, cites impacts of cost inflation on public education.

During Local Gov Advisory Commission meeting at the State House, Franklin Town Administrator Jamie Hellen thanks administration for updates on FY26 state revenues & FY27 state budget proposals, brings focus to importance of unrestricted municipal aid for essential local services.

During Local Gov Advisory Commission mtg at State House, Kiana Baskin of Sharon Select Board stresses importance of $300M for Ch 90 in transportation bond bill. “Maintaining funding at this level provides the certainty & resources needed as we enter peak construction season.”

During Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg, A&F Assistant Sec Chris Marino provides a state revenue update, saying collections are running 4.7% ahead of benchmark so far in fiscal 2026, with nearly a month left to go, but state is seeing inflationary impacts on costs.

Local governments face a growing challenge: keeping residents informed while fighting online misinformation & noise. On The 351, Cambridge’s Jeremy Warnick and Easton’s Sean Dugan share the municipal communication strategies that actually work to build public trust. www.mma.org/the351

Public sector leadership is hard work, where “success” means keeping vital systems running for community. On new episode of The 351, executive coaches Betsy & Anthony Neptune discuss how municipal leaders can navigate conflict, build trust & survive unique pressures of #localgov www.mma.org/the351

Undersecretary of Community Foundations Patrick Field, left, joined Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley to discuss Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program. MMA is holding a webinar on PACE in June. www.mma.org/event/financ...

During 2nd day of the Mass. Mayors' Association spring conference, Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley discussed state programs to promote economic development, the state’s economic conditions, and his goal to visit a coffee shop in every city & town to learn about the state of local economies

Attendees of the Mass. Mayors' Association spring conference hear from Sarah Iselin, CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, about the next chapter in health insurance.

Secretary of MassDOT and MBTA General Manager Phil Eng speaks with attendees of the Mass. Mayors' Association spring conference this afternoon.

During the first day of programing for the Mass. Mayors' Association spring conference, Betsy and Anthony Neptune, Neptune Coaching, led an interactive session on leading through uncertainty and pressure.