Tax repeal would trigger fiscal crisis
A proposal to repeal the state income tax would push the state into a deep fiscal crisis and could result in local aid cuts of more than $3 billion.

MMA to hold fall Legislative Breakfast meetings
The MMA will be holding Legislative Breakfast meetings across the state this fall focusing on budget issues for fiscal 2010.

Hearing on ‘flagger’ rules set for Sept. 15
The Executive Office of Transportation and Public Works will hold a public hearing to discuss rules governing the use of civilian “flaggers” on road construction sites.

Senior Benefits Expos to be held across state

Healthy Communities Summit to be held on Sept. 29

Annual Meeting planning under way

MMA sponsors annual 6th grade essay contest

‘Uniquely Massachusetts’ is theme of photo contest

Applications sought for innovation awards

DPU moves to change utility rate process
The Department of Public Utilities has begun the process of changing the rate-setting mechanism for electric and natural gas utilities.

Norwood set to benefit from ‘model’ school design
Norwood is in line to realize savings on the construction of a new high school through a pilot program.

23 cities, towns earn top bond ratings
Twenty-three Massachusetts cities and towns have the highest possible bond rating from at least one of the three major rating agencies.