911 Reauthorization Proposed
The Executive Office of Public Safety has developed legislation that would reauthorize 911 funding for local Public Safety Answering Points.

MMA hears arguments on wine sales initiative
The MMA declined to take a position on a ballot initiative that would allow cities and towns to license food stores for the sale of wine. The decision, made at an Oct. 3 meeting of the MMA’s Policy Committee on Municipal and Regional Administration, reflects the view that cities and towns would be able to decide whether to grant additional wine licenses in their community if voters approve the ballot question on Nov. 7.

Plan to incorporate Devens defeated
Two of the three towns bordering the former Devens military base have blocked a plan to incorporate much of the area as the state’s 352nd municipality.

Romney imposes mid-year budget cuts of $425M

Organics Recycling Summit is March 6

Report: local aid critical to Mass. economic health

Turnpike board delays toll-removal vote

Otis Coalition reactivated

Legislation enables local bus service
Franklin and several other Norfolk County towns are preparing to offer local bus service through the Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority following the passage of legislation in June.

Patrick picks Kirwan for A&F secretary
State government veteran Leslie Kirwan has been chosen as secretary of administration and finance by Governor-elect Deval Patrick.

MMA objects to draft of 40B guidelines
The MMA is urging MassHousing to alter its proposed cost certification instructions for Chapter 40B. The instructions are part of a manual to clarify the administration process.