Tag Archive for: municipal government

The Curious Case of the Missing Stabilization Funds

Stabilization funds are a key component of a municipality's financial strength, yet many towns (including Boston!) report no stabilization funds. Why is this?

MassAnalysis: Drawing data-based comparisons between cities and towns

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Massachusetts has 351 cities and towns—a constellation of communities…

Prepare for Town Budget Season with MassWatch

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Online tools to understand your community's financial condition…

Is local government in Massachusetts too pervasive?

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In a country as culturally and politically diverse as the United…