Massachusetts
Local government coverage for Massachusetts, by town. See About This Site for how this site works and Locals for all towns.
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State policy
- Massachusetts Data Center Policy: Executive Order 658 and statewide data center moratoriums and bylaws.
- Massachusetts Common Issues: themes that recur across towns, such as data centers, battery storage, sewer and water, cannabis and schools, with links to each town's Issue pages.
Towns
| Town39 | Last updated |
|---|---|
| Arlington | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Auburn | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Barnstable County | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Barre | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Boston | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Brockton | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Brookline | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Cambridge | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Charlton | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Everett | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Fitchburg | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Framingham | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Lawrence | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Lowell | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Lynn | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Malden | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Marlborough | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Medford | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Millbury | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Nantucket | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Natick | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Newton | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Oxford | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Provincetown | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Quincy | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Revere | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Salem | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Shrewsbury | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Somerville | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Southbridge | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Spencer | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Springfield | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Sturbridge | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Sutton | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Taunton | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Waltham | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Westborough | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Weymouth | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Worcester | Nov 8, 2026 |
Issues with near term decisions
| Issue15 | Town | Board | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-28 School Calendar | Brookline | School Committee | Nov 10, 2026 |
| 26 Pleasant Street zoning | Brookline | Select Board | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Brookline Village National Register Guidelines | Brookline | Preservation Commission | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Comprehensive Plan zoning chapter | Brookline | Planning Board | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Coolidge Corner Library chiller replacement | Brookline | Select Board | Nov 10, 2026 |
| FY2027 Tax Classification | Brookline | Select Board | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Jewish Health Organization PILOT | Brookline | Select Board | Nov 10, 2026 |
| November 2026 Special Town Meeting warrant | Brookline | Select Board | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Outdoor Lighting By-Law and Zoning Articles | Brookline | Conservation Commission | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Parking Fines Special Act | Brookline | Select Board | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Pierce School Building Project | Brookline | Pierce School Building Committee | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Traffic Calming Process | Brookline | Transportation Board | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Vision Zero Resolution | Brookline | Joint Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations and Immigration Advancement Committees | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Anticoagulant Rodenticide Home Rule Petition | Cambridge | City Council | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Autonomous Vehicles and Robotaxis | Cambridge | Transportation and Public Utilities Committee | Nov 10, 2026 |