From the Massachusetts Municipal Association –
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![]() Hello Members! Here’s the September 2021 issue of The Beacon – packed with the latest news affecting local government plus details about many upcoming MMA member group meetings — both remote and in-person. Here are a few highlights: • Governor proposes year-end supplemental budget • How to spend ARPA funds with an equity lens • Census data show differing trends for cities and suburbs, while concerns remain about data quality • State agencies to update environmental justice protocols • Massachusetts Municipal Cybersecurity Summit set for Oct. 7 • Report highlights leading clean energy communities • MassDOT releases new Chapter 90 informational resources • Mass. communities join Cities Race to Zero climate campaign Plus, a very important update about the 2022 MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show Link to the September 2021 issue of The Beacon (no login required) By publishing The Beacon as a PDF, we can ensure that we get you the very latest information that you need ASAP. (If you did not receive this email directly, please share your email address with us – along with name, title and city/town – at database@mma.org.) Best regards, John Ouellette Manager of Publications and Digital Communications Jennifer Kavanaugh Associate Editor Meredith Gabrilska Digital Communications Coordinator |