The UMass Amherst School of Public Policy’s Socioeconomic Policy Lab conducted an online survey from February 22, 2021 to March 2, 2021 with support from the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA). The purpose of this survey is to gather information about the challenges municipalities are facing because of the COVID-19 public health crisis and its socio-economic fallout, the strategies adopted to address these challenges, and issues currently prioritized by municipal leaders. The survey includes questions on eight areas:
- Impacts on municipal operations
- Strategies adopted by