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We the Riders! A Storm is Brewing!   
"We must learn to live, ride, and work together as brothers and sisters or perish together as fools" used to appear on the masthead of the MMA Update Newsletter. We are republishing it as we believe it is as true now as it was back then: maybe even more so. We are asking every motorcyclist in this state to make every effort to attend the MMA's 11th Annual Storm the State House Event on May 17, 2012. More >>

 

MMA Call to Action (CTA) – Right of Way Violations Bill S.1797
Happy New Year – Now that the holidays are over, motorcyclists in Massachusetts need to roll up their sleeves and help get MMA-Filed legislation moving forward, while also applying pressure against harmful motorcycle legislation. More >> 

 

Wishing you all a Very Happy New Year! 

An Open Letter from our Chairman: The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) extends its thanks to our members and wishes everyone a very happy and healthy 2012!   More >> 

 

National Call To Action - Federal Helmet Mandate- Immediate Action Requested

Both the AMA and the MRF have issued National Calls to Action for proposed amendments to the "Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011". The hearing on these amendments is scheduled for tomorrow December 14, 2011 by the US Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee.   More >>

 

MMA 2011 Awards Announced
On Saturday night December 3, 2011 approximately 150 Massachusetts Motorcycle Association members, family, friends, and riders of this state got together to attend the MMA’s Annual Awards Ceremony and Christmas Party. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the MMA’s Annual Awards. More >>

 

Public Hearings to the Joint Committee on Transportation
Despite short notice, more than two dozen riders made their way to the State House in Boston on November 29, 2011 to attend and testify to the Joint Committee on Transportation regarding a dozen motorcycle related bills.   More >>

A Special Thank You From the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association
Dave Condon, MMA Chairman, expresses his sincere thanks on behalf of the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association to all of our officers, members, and riders who responded to the MMA’s Call to Action and attended the Motorcycle Bill hearings at the State House this morning. More >> 

 

MMA Announces results of 2011 Board of Director Elections The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association's Board of Directors met on October 5, 2011 for their annual meeting, at which scheduled vacancies on the Board are re-filled. The MMA is pleased to announce the results of all elections.   More >>

 

Matthew Denice Family supports MMA RoW Bill & Driver Indicted on Murder 2 Charges!
An alleged drunken driver police say hit a motorcyclist and dragged him beneath his truck for a quarter-mile has been indicted on a second-degree murder charge. In a related note, the Family of the Victim formally communicated support for the MMA's Right-of-Way Legislation. More >>

Harley-Davidson to recall more than 308,000 motorcycles
The MMA has been alerted to a serious issue that can cause a failure in late model Harley-Davidson brakes. The news report was forwarded via the Associated Press and is worth taking the time to read. If you own a Harley-Davidson touring or trike model 2009 or later, the MMA strongly suggests contacting your local Harley dealer for the free recall service. More >>

ADDITIONAL $5.6 MILLION IN INSURANCE REFUNDS FOR MASSACHUSETTS MOTORCYCLE OWNERS
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office today announced that an additional $5.6 Million in insurance refunds are expected to Massachusetts Riders. This brings the total agreements to 15 insurance companies and nearly $40 million in refunds to Massachusetts’ Motorcycle Owners. More >>

MMA 2011 Elections Notification
Members are reminded that the MMA's Monthly Board of Directors Meeting to be held on October 5, 2011 is also the organization's Annual Meeting. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to elect MMA members to board positions that are either vacant or the incumbents term has expired.   More >>

MMA Announces 2012 Harley Davidson Raffle Bike
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association is pleased to announce their choice for our annual Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Raffle bike: a 2012 Street Glide, in a limited edition factory custom color, Tequila Sunrise.   More >>

WE HAVE A WINNER!  MMA 2011 RAFFLE BIKE WINNER ANNOUNCED
The lucky winner of this year’s Massachusetts Motorcycle Association's Annual Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Raffle is Jon Gifford of Plastow, NH.   More >>

MMA Information Update - MRF Reports on NTSB "Top Ten Most Wanted" List 
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) agrees with the position taken and fully supports the activities of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) in working with the NTSB towards “education not legislation”.   More >> 

MMA Alert: I-93 Roadwork will affect travel to & from Laconia Bike Week  
MassDOT is working on large sections of I-93, replacing fourteen bridges in the Medford area which will unfortunately include the 2 weekends that define Laconia Bike Week in New Hampshire and will have a definite impact on those travelling to and from the venue through Massachusetts.   More >> 

Right to Repair Coalition Welcomes Massachusetts Motorcycle Association As Its Newest Member 
The Right to Repair Coalition today announced a significant new member to its growing coalition: the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA).   More >> 

MMA Call to Action (CTA) – S.1797 Right of Way Bill Public Hearings scheduled 
The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation has scheduled Public Hearings on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 1 PM at the State House in Boston in Room B-1. Listed to be called is Senate Number 1797-An Act to Increase Fines & Penalties of motorists who violate the right of way of other motorists.   More >> 

MMA Information Update: AGO reports additional Motorcycle Refund Checks "In The Mail"!
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) is pleased to report information received from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) indicating that long awaited refunds from USAA and NGM are in the process of finally being mailed to subscribers! More >>

MMA Presence at Annual Motorcycle Riders Foundation Conference 
On May 13-15, 2011, members of the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) Board of Directors attended the Motorcycle Riders Foundation “Bikers inside the Beltway” and “Beast of the East” Motorcycle Conferences representing the over 200,000 motorcyclists of Massachusetts.   More >> 

MMA Information Update: One Storm doesn’t stop ‘THE STORM’! 
The 10th Annual Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) Storm the State House Legislative Lobby Day is now in the history books. Dreary weather that has persisted for the entire month of May affected this year’s participation as riders refused to don cages for the event, even despite some heavy overnight downpours. Bringing sunshine to the event, however, approximately 40 bikes and a dozen or so cars & trucks brought riders from all over the state and even included support from our neighboring SMRO in Connecticut.   More >> 

MMA Announces MSF Experienced Rider Course as part of 2011 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period
Last season, the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) hosted several MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) Experienced Rider Courses for MMA Members, offered at a discounted rate. These classes are a great way to significantly improve your riding skill!   More >>

Salem MA Police Department To Ticket Loud Motorcycles
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association has learned through correspondence received from the Salem MA Police Department that they will be taking a "proactive enforcement approach and issuing citations for loud motorcycle exhaust noise".   More >>

MMA Alert: Support the AMA’s Call-to-Action regarding Youth Motorcycle Lead Ban 
The MMA has been following the debate concerning the lead ban in children’s toys and its impact on youth motorcycling. The AMA is now requesting support for an additional amendment which would exempt motorcycles from the lead ban.   More >>

MMA Update: MRF Testifies Before Congress re: Motorcycle Safety  
The MMA is pleased to share the attached News Release from the Motorcycle Riders Foundation concerning testimony given by NH State Senator Robert Letourneau to the US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation concerning the spending waste of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).   More >> 

MMA Alert: NMA challenges Massachusetts non-refundable court fees to fight tickets!!  
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) learned through the National Motorists Association (NMA) that it has joined a lawsuit filed against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to fight the policy of non-refundable court fees which are imposed in the event of fighting tickets.   More >> 

2011 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period Begins TODAY!
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) would like to remind its members that today begins the 10th Annual Massachusetts Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period! This annual statewide event helps promote awareness between all motorists to share the road and remind car & truck drivers to “Check Twice * Save a Life – Motorcycle are Everywhere™“.   More >> 

MMA Announces 2011 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period & 10th Anniversary Milestone! 
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) is pleased to announce the 2011 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period which will run from Monday, March 28th through Saturday, April 30th. Additionally, this year’s month-long observance celebrates the 10th successive year marking Motorcycle Awareness in the Commonwealth.   More >> 

MRF reports NHTSA seeking Motorcycle Safety Money 
The MRF reported on March 15th, that the NHTSA had submitted their 2012 budget, including a line item requesting $7 Million for the promotion of DOT Helmet use! The MMA agrees that this is really nothing more than a cover for further Motorcycle-Only checkpoints such as those held in Georgia this past week during Daytona Bike Week.   More >>

MMA Alert: MRF Announcement concerning Details of Motorcycle Only Roadside Checkpoints in Georgia 
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) alerts its members to be aware of the forthcoming Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints in Georgia. The attached MRF announcement details those planed checkpoints.   More >> 

MMA Encourages Riders to support AMA CTA regarding HR904
On March 3rd, the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) issued a Call to Action regarding Representative Jim Sensenbrenner’s (R-WI) bill, H.R. 904 which would prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from providing grants or any funds to states or local governments to be used for any program to create motorcycle-only checkpoints.   More >> 

MMA Supports AMA Call To Action re: Congress Hearings on Lead Law
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) released to its membership information from the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) and Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) on January 28th concerning HR 412, which would exempt Youth Motorcycles and ATVs from the existing Lead Ban on Children’s Toys. This update from the AMA concerns upcoming hearings and how to help.   More >> 

MMA joins AMA & MRF in supporting Youth Motorcycle exemption from Lead Ban 
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) is requesting that its members support the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) call-to-action with regard to HR 412 which would exempt Youth Motorcycles and ATVs from the existing Lead Ban on Children’s Toys.   More >>

MMA Legislative Agenda for the 2011-2012 Legislative Session 
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) is pleased to announce its Legislative Agenda for the 2011-2012 Legislative Session.   More >>  

 

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MMA ANNOUNCES 2010 AWARD WINNERS


 

 

      MEDIA AWARDS
Massachusetts Biker Information Guide - Bob Alves
New England Biker News - Rol Cesaroni

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF THE MMA AND IT'S MISSION
Tibby's Harley Davidson - Cathy and Jason Thibedeau

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT - MEMBER
Carol Krause
Paul Jaeger
John Galvin

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT - BOARD MEMBER
Alan "Tanker" Griswold
John Pecora

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Paul Lancia - General Counsel

CHAIRMAN'S CUP
Rick Gleason
Doc D'Errico

LIFETIME ACHIVEMENT AWARD
"Griz" Grizwold


The MMA received a Legislative award at the 2010 MRF Meeting of the Minds, in recognition of our outstanding achievement in defeating numerous Sound Ordinances and Bylaws across the state.
LEFT to RIGHT: Rick Gleason, Linda Bond, Kelly Ferguson, Dave Condon

 

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