Discussion of city challenges set for Oct. 14
“Critical Challenges Facing the American City” is a conversation with Chelsea City Manager Jay Ash, Northampton Mayor Clare Higgins, and New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang.

Frank, Henning to address selectmen on Oct. 18
Congressman Barney Frank, who played a key role in the recently passed federal financial rescue package, will speak at the Fall Conference for Selectmen.

MTF: Question 1 would cut most state programs by 70%
Repealing the state’s income tax would require spending cuts of more than 70 percent in almost all state programs, according to a new analysis.

Poundstone to entertain Annual Meeting

Forum links land-use planning, public health

MMA to hold Legislative Breakfast meetings

Annual 6th grade essay contest begins

Worcester program creates home-buying incentives

‘Uniquely Massachusetts’ is theme of photo contest

Goodwin to deliver Annual Meeting keynote
Award-winning author and presidential scholar Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver the keynote address at the MMA Annual Meeting on Jan. 23.

Drop in tax collections heralds retrenchment
Gov. Deval Patrick has outlined a plan to cut state spending and implement cost-savings in order to keep the budget in balance.

Sen. Kennedy, USDA sponsor broadband workshop
Local leaders, businesses and others are invited to a free Western Massachusetts Broadband Workshop on Oct. 15.