NLC CitiesSpeak Podcast: Executive Director Clarence Anthony Live in Boston at MMA's Connect 351 conference. via National League of Cities
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NLC CitiesSpeak Podcast: Executive Director Clarence Anthony Live in Boston at MMA's Connect 351 conference. via National League of Cities
Editorial: Perfect storm of budget problems hits Mass. towns (MassLive/The Republican) via @masslive.bsky.social
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New Episode of The 351!
Kate Fitzpatrick, retired town manager & current Northeast Regional Director for ICMA, joins us to discuss lessons from 35 years of success in public service.
Key takeaways: Navigating community divisions, & why process, & mentoring, are so important
Listen here:
National politics are loud, but the real work happens at the local level. In this episode of The 351, we sit down with Clarence Anthony, CEO of the National League of Cities, to discuss why local leadership matters more than ever.
Listen here: www.mma.org/the351
The more I get to know Clarence Anthony, the more impressed I am by the work that he does at NLC.
We got the chance to talk with Clarence on the latest episode of the MMA’s new podcast, The 351. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.
open.spotify.com/episode/2ssv...
MMA Executive Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social sat down with WBZ-TV's David Wade for a “Question Everything” report to discuss the difficult fiscal pressures facing cities & towns. See the story:
New episode of @cwbeacon.bsky.social's Codcast features MMA Executive Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social & Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove discussing municipal fiscal issues & MMA's "A Perfect Storm" report, which explains the factors behind today's challenges. Listen to the episode:
MMA Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social's Report: The work of municipal government is foundational to our society, our economy and our democracy. We need to pursue policies and funding that will sustain the essential services that local leaders provide for the long term.
"MMA report warns of 'perfect storm' pressuring local budgets throughout Mass." MMA Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine, Franklin Town Administrator Jamie Hellen & Natick Town Administrator Jamie Errickson spoke with MetroWest Daily News about fiscal pressures facing municipalities.
The MMA today published the October 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.
Our first registrant for Connect 351 is Paul McLatchy, Town Administrator in Ashfield. Congrats on being No. 1! Way to lead! #connect351
.@massgovernor.bsky.social signed the Chapter 90 bond bill during a meeting of the Mass. Mayors' Association in Gardner.
MMA Director's Report: Public employers are facing unsustainable year-over-year increases in the cost of providing health insurance to employees. MMA & MIIA will host a Health Care Costs Forum on Sept 30 to take a deeper dive into the issues. @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social
Does your city or town have an excellent municipal website? Nominations are open for the MMA's Municipal Website Awards!
MMA Director's Report: In face of federal pressures & implications of federal policy actions, protecting local funding for fundamental services is critical. @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social
MMA Director's Report: As economic storm clouds gather, state budget writers are prioritizing state aid to local government across municipal, school & transportation accounts. @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social
MMA Executive Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social delivers an update on state & federal legislative issues at the Massachusetts Mayors' Association Spring Conference this morning.
The MMA published the May 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.
The MMA today published the May 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 Executive Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social was a featured guest on "Talk the Talk" on WHMP 101.5FM/1400AM in the Pioneer Valley this morning to discuss the challenging budget season for cities & towns. Listen to the conversation: whmp.com/podcasts/not...
MMA Executive Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social's Report: Artificial intelligence is ready for us; are we ready for it? Here are some considerations for how we can shape an AI that works for us and our organizations.
In partnership with Mayors from across Massachusetts, we’re striving to keep our cities safe, affordable, and working to deliver for the people we serve.
It was an honor to welcome the Massachusetts Mayors Association to #SalemMA today to further that partnership.
Yvonne Hao, Mass. economic development secretary, is stepping down from Healey administration. via @bostonglobe.com
Lt. Gov Driscoll chaired a meeting of Local Government Advisory Commission Meeting in Franklin on Tuesday. via Franklin Observer
MMA Legislative Director @dkoffman.bsky.social, MMA CEO @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social & Carlisle Town Manager Ryan McLane testify in strong support of transportation bond bill w/ 50% increase for Ch. 90 & $200M to support a culvert & small bridge program today before Joint Cmte on Transportation.
MMA Executive Director @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social's
Report: The MMA continues to advocate for funding that is critically needed in the face of budget challenges at the local level and continuing uncertainty from the federal government.
On behalf of cities & towns statewide, the MMA panel called for an increase of at least 3% for Unrestricted General Government Aid for FY26 & adequate increases for a range of education-related accounts to try to keep pace with inflationary cost increases.
MMA CEO @adamchapdelaine.bsky.social, Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove & Stow Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski testify about critical importance of state aid to cities & towns during a budget hearing yesterday before the Joint Cmte on Ways & Means at UMass Amherst.
