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The Beacon is Massachusetts Municipal Association’s monthly publication, The Beacon, contains news of developments on the state and federal levels of government that affect cities and towns, and reports on MMA and MMA-affiliate associations news and events.

The Beacon, publishes a monthly calendar of events and has a comprehensive classified advertising section of current job opportunities in local government and consulting and legal services for cities and towns. The Beacon is published 11 times a year, with a combined July-August issue. The subscription rate is $18 per year for members, $36 per year for nonmembers. The subscription fee is included in dues payments. For more information on subscribing to The Beacon, click here.

Take a look at a sample month of articles

2005 June
A school funding challenge and opportunity
Around the Commonwealth
Baker to speak at ATFC Annual Meeting Nov. 5
Billboard amendment withdrawn in Senate
Communities can take steps against violence
CPA communities approach 100
Education is key to managing energy costs
Federal board denies bypass of local rules
Forum explores alternatives to juvenile court
John Cogliano is named transportation secretary
Mass Innovations
MMA conducts health care cost survey
MMA directory surveys mailed
MMA endorses brownfields legislation
MMMA offers resources about form of government changes
MMPA June meeting to focus on JLMC and Part D
New federal rules could doom local franchise agreements
New food pyramid stresses health, activity
Police and fire compensation surveys now available
Public hearing set for property tax loophole bill
Risk management reminders for summer
Selectmen, councillors to hold Joint Conference in September
Senate adds local aid to FY06 budget
Senate OKs $295B transportation bill
SJC to hear Athol local authority case
Trade Show booths available
Winthrop adopts council-manager government
Workshop suggestions sought
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