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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
Beacon Hill clears hurdle for Weymouth naval air base redevelopment. via @cwbeacon.bsky.social
Beacon Hill clears hurdle for Weymouth naval air base redevelopment - CommonWealth Beacon
After a series of stops and starts stretching back 15-plus years, Beacon Hill is on the verge of removing one of the last remaining obstacles to redevelopment of the former naval air base in Weymouth.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Beacon Hill clears hurdle for Weymouth naval air base redevelopment. via @cwbeacon.bsky.social
Boston weighs city-owned grocery stores to combat food insecurity. via @bostonglobe.com
Boston weighs city-owned grocery stores to combat food insecurity - The Boston Globe
Supporters have pitched the idea as a way to lower food costs, given that the store wouldn’t have to factor rent or overhead costs into their prices.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Boston weighs city-owned grocery stores to combat food insecurity. via @bostonglobe.com
Easthampton swears in new councilors, mayor. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
Easthampton swears in new councilors, mayor - Daily Hampshire Gazette
EASTHAMPTON — Newly elected Mayor Salem Derby, City Councilor At-Large Jonathan Schmidt, Precinct 4 City Councilor Amanda Newton and Precinct 2 City Councilor Felicia Jadczak have officially begun the...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Easthampton swears in new councilors, mayor. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
Boston City Hall is considering selling official city merch. Could hats and mugs help pad Boston’s budget? via @bostonglobe.com
Boston City Hall is considering selling official city merch. Could hats and mugs help pad Boston’s budget? - The Boston Globe
Official merchandising programs in cities like New York City and Pittsburgh have seen a range of results, bringing in anywhere from tens of millions of dollars to just enough to break even.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Boston City Hall is considering selling official city merch. Could hats and mugs help pad Boston’s budget? via @bostonglobe.com
Letter to state leaders calls for public K-12 education funding reforms. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
1,000-strong call to Gov. Healey to act on school funding - Daily Hampshire Gazette
NORTHAMPTON — A letter signed by municipal leaders, school superintendents, school committee members and educators from across the state is asking Gov. Maura Healey and the state Legislature to take u...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Letter to state leaders calls for public K-12 education funding reforms. via @dailyhampgazette.bsky.social
Mass cities & towns are facing a fiscal crisis due to a convergence of forces, a recent MMA analysis has found. MMA Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine sat down with WBZ-TV's David Wade for a “Question Everything” report to discuss the causes & explore some possible solutions.
Why do so many Massachusetts cities and towns have a money problem?
Despite revenue from new taxes, a report says there could be a historic fiscal crisis in Massachusetts. So where is the money going?
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November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Mass cities & towns are facing a fiscal crisis due to a convergence of forces, a recent MMA analysis has found. MMA Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine sat down with WBZ-TV's David Wade for a “Question Everything” report to discuss the causes & explore some possible solutions.
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:
Why do so many Massachusetts cities and towns have a money problem?
Despite revenue from new taxes, a report says there could be a historic fiscal crisis in Massachusetts. So where is the money going?
www.cbsnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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:
Peabody grapples with e-bike safety concerns. via Item Live
Peabody grapples with e-bike safety concerns
Peabody City discusses safety issues surrounding electric bicycles and scooters, including accidents and enforcement challenges.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Peabody grapples with e-bike safety concerns. via Item Live
A year after $10M project added sand to Mass. beach, ‘about half of it is gone' via @nbcboston.com
A year after $10M project added sand to Mass. beach, ‘about half of it is gone'
Sandwich’s Town Neck and First Beach have lost 15 to 20 feet of new sand added by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2024 in a project expected to last 5-7 years.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A year after $10M project added sand to Mass. beach, ‘about half of it is gone' via @nbcboston.com
Boston City Council aims to tackle local food waste. via @wgbh.org
Boston City Council aims to tackle local food waste
Boston's composting conversation comes as the state also considers expanding food waste requirements.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Boston City Council aims to tackle local food waste. via @wgbh.org
Facing economic uncertainty, city and town officials brace for impact
Facing economic uncertainty, city and town officials brace for impact
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November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Facing economic uncertainty, city and town officials brace for impact
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll says, “We understand that communities are struggling, as are we, with cost escalation. … We want to have a strong partnership. We want to support all that you do.”
November 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll says, “We understand that communities are struggling, as are we, with cost escalation. … We want to have a strong partnership. We want to support all that you do.”
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, MMA Exec Director Adam Chadelaine & Legislative Director Dave Koffman give a presentation on the MMA’s recent local fiscal analysis, “A Perfect Storm.” www.mma.org/new-report-f... .
November 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, MMA Exec Director Adam Chadelaine & Legislative Director Dave Koffman give a presentation on the MMA’s recent local fiscal analysis, “A Perfect Storm.” www.mma.org/new-report-f... .
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Waltham City Councillor John McLaughlin thanks admin for including provisions in Municipal Empowerment Act to give municipalities more tools to tackle mounting fiscal pressures, and deliver essential services for residents.
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Waltham City Councillor John McLaughlin thanks admin for including provisions in Municipal Empowerment Act to give municipalities more tools to tackle mounting fiscal pressures, and deliver essential services for residents.
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Lexington Select Board Member Jill Hai thanks admin for inclusion of local-option revenue provisions to support funding of essential services, says it is important now, with “uncertain impact from the federal government.” @jih2.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Lexington Select Board Member Jill Hai thanks admin for inclusion of local-option revenue provisions to support funding of essential services, says it is important now, with “uncertain impact from the federal government.” @jih2.bsky.social
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Ashland Select Board Member Yolanda Greaves thanks admin for its work & consideration put into Municipal Empowerment Act.
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Ashland Select Board Member Yolanda Greaves thanks admin for its work & consideration put into Municipal Empowerment Act.
At Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, A&F Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz discusses the admin’s proposed Municipal Empowerment Act, a multifaceted package developed in response to ideas & feedback from local leaders.
November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
At Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, A&F Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz discusses the admin’s proposed Municipal Empowerment Act, a multifaceted package developed in response to ideas & feedback from local leaders.
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Beverly Councillor & Boxford Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director Brendan Sweeney says, “the fiscal challenges municipal governments face are complex, and we appreciate the Administration’s continued attention on this issue.”
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Beverly Councillor & Boxford Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director Brendan Sweeney says, “the fiscal challenges municipal governments face are complex, and we appreciate the Administration’s continued attention on this issue.”
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn thanks admin for attn to local needs, & expresses concerns about the growth of fixed costs at the municipal level, which present a growing challenge in the months & years ahead.
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn thanks admin for attn to local needs, & expresses concerns about the growth of fixed costs at the municipal level, which present a growing challenge in the months & years ahead.
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Northfield Town Administrator Andrea Llamas thanks state leaders for increased investment in very important Chapter 90 local road & bridge maintenance program.
November 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
During Local Gov Advisory Commsn mtg, Northfield Town Administrator Andrea Llamas thanks state leaders for increased investment in very important Chapter 90 local road & bridge maintenance program.
During Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg, A&F Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz provides updates on FY25 & FY26 state revenues. Says recession fears have declined & “we’re looking at a slow revenue growth environment,” that’s staying just ahead of benchmarks.
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
During Local Government Advisory Commsn mtg, A&F Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz provides updates on FY25 & FY26 state revenues. Says recession fears have declined & “we’re looking at a slow revenue growth environment,” that’s staying just ahead of benchmarks.