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Cmty Conv State Funding Local Priorities - Rep Bowen Slides.pdfMTF Presentation State Funding & Municipal Budgets (Rep. Bowen Event).pdfCommunity Conversation State Funding Local Priorities.pdfCommunity Conversation: How Does State Funding Support Local Priorities?
Community Conversation: How Does State Funding Support Local Priorities?
September 29, 2026 at Beverly Public Library - Farms Branch
State Representative Hannah Bowen’s Office hosted a community conversation on state funding for local priorities. Building on our February 2026 community conversation about education funding, participants dove deeper into the various ways state funding supports locally-identified priorities and locally-managed services. We started with a presentation by the Massachusetts Taxpayers' Foundation on the state funding context, including the types of “local aid” and state grants that are available and what trends have been statewide. We also overviewed state laws/policies that help shape the municipal budget process, and explored tools available from the Division of Local Services to understand the role of state funding in municipal budgets. Then constituents and local experts were invited to participate in smaller group conversations to test out the tools, provide feedback, and think through together how to maximize the value of state funding for local priorities. Click (here) to explore those resources. Click (here) for a summary of some of the ideas shared during group conversations! Thank you BevCAM for recording this event!
Community Conversation on Energy Affordability and Sustainability
Community Conversation on Energy Affordability and Sustainability
May 19, 2026 at Cove Community Center
In May 2026, our office hosted a community conversation on energy affordability and sustainability. Our office was pleased to welcome the expertise of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, the Masschusetts Department of Utilities, and National Grid to share what their agencies are working on to reduce the cost of energy and transition to clean energy. Experts also shared how residents can provide feedback and implement energy-saving habits themselves. Rep. Bowen is thankful to all of the residents and local advocates that came prepped with insightful questions. Thanks to BevCAM for recording this event!
Cmty Convo - Ed Funding - FINAL 2026-02-05.pdfThe State and our Students
The State and our Students
February 5, 2026 at Ryal Side Civic Center
In February 2026, our office held a community conversation on the state's role in education funding. Local experts, including parents, teachers, and school administrators, were asked to speak honestly about the challenges of funding education and what it looks like when we fully invest in our students. Attendees then had time to brainstorm with panelists and each other on how to tackle some of the roadblocks to funding schools (see brainstorm/ideas notes here). Rep. Bowen is thankful to the community that showed up to emphasize their concerns and needs, as well as collaborate with one another to think of creative next steps. Thanks to BevCAM for recording this event!
Download the Fact sheet (or click to the left) to learn about Ch. 70 local aid, the Fair Share Amendment's contributions to K-12, Transportation Reimbursement, and more.
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