Massachusetts has 351 cities and towns in total, which are divided into 14 counties:
Based on the form of government, as of 2023, there are 292 towns and 59 cities in Massachusetts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_municipalities_in_Massachusetts\
As I'm doing some research for my article on the evil Michael J. McGlynn, we are uncovering some pertinent facts: 59 cities in Massachusetts, 50 have mayors, three also have city managers with the mayors* – Elected from City Council
November 29, 2015, nine years ago this Friday, the Boston Globe headlined screamed: Medford mayor bids farewell after 28 years - The Boston Globe His wife Sheila and his hand in the air, a far cry from when Sheila McGlynn refused to take his hand walking in to an inauguration at Alden Chambers. For all to see on Channel 1 on Comcast when they cablecast that event. Upcoming story on McGlynn to praise nine years without the s.o.b.