From the Massachusetts Municipal Association –

| Hello Members! Here’s the March 2024 issue of The Beacon, packed with the latest news affecting local government and details about recent and upcoming meetings and webinars. • Link to the March 2024 issue of The Beacon (no login required) Here are a few highlights: • At local aid hearing, UGGA remains top MMA priority • MMA holding Legislative Breakfast Meetings in March • MMA panel testifies at Chapter 90 hearing • State to begin lodging tax reimbursements for shelters in cities, towns • CCC approves model host community agreement • Gov. files $3.5B economic development bond bill • State works to boost federal funding resources • MMA joins 23 municipal leagues, NLC for congressional visit • MMA to host ‘Climate Action’ webinar series • With municipal survey completed, MMA works on DEI strategic plan 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 your name, title and city/town, by emailing database@mma.org.) Best regards, John Ouellette Deputy Communications Director Jennifer Kavanaugh Associate Editor Meredith Gabrilska Digital Communications Specialist |