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Local officials from across the state are invited to meet with their legislators this fall during nine free Legislative Breakfast meetings that the MMA is sponsoring across the state.
The meetings will bring together municipal officials and legislators to talk about state and local finances for the rest of this year as well as fiscal 2013.
The meetings provide an opportunity to share ideas and to thank members of the Legislature for their hard work on reforms to help cities and towns control costs, including the passage of municipal health insurance reform.
The meetings also provide an opportunity to talk about other issues expected to come before the Legislature next year, including a long-awaited rewrite of zoning and other land-use statutes, pension reform, the Chapter 90 local road and bridge program and other local capital programs, and other high-profile topics.
Local officials are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to describe the problems that communities face, discuss potential solutions, and address what can be done collaboratively to enhance the quality of life for residents and taxpayers.
The Legislative Breakfast meetings will be held on the following Fridays, beginning at 8 a.m. with coffee and networking, and running until 10 a.m.:
Sept. 30 – Registration and directions
• Haverhill, The Tap Restaurant, 90 Washington St.
• Belmont, selectmen’s meeting room, 455 Concord Ave.
• Sheffield, Bushnell-Sage Library, 48 Main St. (Route 7)
Oct. 7 – Registration and directions
• Sunderland, 20 School St.
• Monson, Keep Homestead Museum Barn, 35 Ely Road
• Ashland, selectmen’s meeting room, 101 Main St.
Oct. 14 – Registration and directions
• Phillipston, Phillipston Congregational Church, 60 The Common
• North Reading, Hillview Country Club, 149 North St.
Oct. 21 – Registration and directions
• Lakeville, Library, 4 Precinct St.
While the meetings are free, members are asked to pre-register so the planners can have an accurate count.
About MMA MMA News MMA holds fall Legislative Breakfast meetings
MMA holds fall Legislative Breakfast meetings
Local officials from across the state are invited to meet with their legislators this fall during nine free Legislative Breakfast meetings that the MMA is sponsoring across the state.
The meetings will bring together municipal officials and legislators to talk about state and local finances for the rest of this year as well as fiscal 2013.
The meetings provide an opportunity to share ideas and to thank members of the Legislature for their hard work on reforms to help cities and towns control costs, including the passage of municipal health insurance reform.
The meetings also provide an opportunity to talk about other issues expected to come before the Legislature next year, including a long-awaited rewrite of zoning and other land-use statutes, pension reform, the Chapter 90 local road and bridge program and other local capital programs, and other high-profile topics.
Local officials are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to describe the problems that communities face, discuss potential solutions, and address what can be done collaboratively to enhance the quality of life for residents and taxpayers.
The Legislative Breakfast meetings will be held on the following Fridays, beginning at 8 a.m. with coffee and networking, and running until 10 a.m.:
Sept. 30 – Registration and directions
• Haverhill, The Tap Restaurant, 90 Washington St.
• Belmont, selectmen’s meeting room, 455 Concord Ave.
• Sheffield, Bushnell-Sage Library, 48 Main St. (Route 7)
Oct. 7 – Registration and directions
• Sunderland, 20 School St.
• Monson, Keep Homestead Museum Barn, 35 Ely Road
• Ashland, selectmen’s meeting room, 101 Main St.
Oct. 14 – Registration and directions
• Phillipston, Phillipston Congregational Church, 60 The Common
• North Reading, Hillview Country Club, 149 North St.
Oct. 21 – Registration and directions
• Lakeville, Library, 4 Precinct St.
While the meetings are free, members are asked to pre-register so the planners can have an accurate count.
Written by MMA Senior Legislative Analyst Tom Philbin
