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City of Worcester
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Cape Town
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Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Learn more
Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Learn more
Member Communities
351 municipalities in Massachusetts are currently members of the MMA.
Learn more
Member Communities
351 municipalities in Massachusetts are currently members of the MMA.
Learn more
Member
Groups
Mayors
Managers
Select Boards
Councillors
Finance committees
Human Resources
Other Affiliated Groups
Municipal Communicators
WEMO
Mass Highway
Member
Groups
Mayors
Managers
Select Boards
Councillors
Finance committees
Human Resources
Other Affiliated Groups
Municipal Communicators
WEMO
Mass Highway
Advocacy by Type
• Testimony
• Executive Director's Reports
• Policy Committees
• Legislative Package
• MMA Resolutions
• MMA Policies
Advocacy by Category
• Energy and the Environment
• Fiscal Affairs
• Municipal and Regional Administration
• Personnel and Labor Relations
• Public Works, Transportation and Public Utilities
Learn about our advocacy work
Featured Resources
• Webinars
• The Beacon
• Select Board Handbook
• Finance Committee Handbook
• Municipal Career Opportunities
• Weekly Review Newsletter
• Federal Funds
Resources by Category
• Economic and Community Development
• Labor and Personnel
• Local Aid and Finance
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• Municipal Services
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