MMA Legislative Breakfast

August 17, 2017

Fall Legislative Breakfast Meetings will begin on September 15th

Dear Local Official,

The Massachusetts Municipal Association’s fall Friday morning Legislative Breakfast meetings have been scheduled in cities and towns across the Commonwealth. Be sure to register for meetings on September 15th,September 22nd, and September 29th.

We hope you can join us at a meeting near you and be part of a lively discussion with your legislators and MMA staff about state and local government in Massachusetts and important legislative and budget priorities for the year.

Please click here to register for all meetings

These meetings will occur at an important time when state officials report on the challenging close to fiscal 2017, take a first good look at the stability of the fiscal 2018 budget adopted in July, and start thinking about next year's budget and local aid plan due in January. There are a lot of budget issues to talk about at the state, local, and federal level. The gatherings are also an opportunity to update local officials on many legislative issues, such as the revised recreational marijuana law signed by the governor in July and several zoning and housing bills moving their way through the Legislature. The MMA has been keeping its finger on the pulse of these and many other local and federal issues, and we are excited to discuss them with you in September.

The breakfast meetings will be a great time to talk with area legislators, fellow municipal officials and MMA staff about new ideas for local government and key legislative initiatives. 2017 has been incredibly busy and exciting, and we want to be sure your communities have all the most up-to-date information. Please pick a meeting near you to attend and bring your good questions and best advice.

While the meetings are free to attend, we ask that you RSVP by the noted deadline so that planners can have an accurate count for food and space. You can register for the sessions via our website at www.mma.org, or by calling Vanessa Calaban (617-426-7272 ext. 121) at the MMA office. Meetings are scheduled for the following dates and locations:

September 15, 2017 (deadline: September 8)

• Marshfield, School Administration Building, 76 South River Street

• Stockbridge, Town Hall, 50 Main Street

September 22, 2017 (deadline: September 15)

• Northampton, Police Department Community Room, 29 Center Street

• Stow, Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Road

September 29, 2017 (deadline: September 22)

• Auburn, Town Hall, 104 Central Street

• Rowley, Town Hall, 139 Main Street

Coffee and pastries will be available at 8:00, with introductions and presentations starting at 8:15. The meetings will conclude by 10:00 a.m.

Questions? Contact Vanessa Calaban at vcalaban@mma.org or by calling617-426-7272 x121.

Thank you very much!