Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The MMA will host a free webinar on March 20 to review key elements of Chapter 70, the major state aid program for public schools. Brian Allen, the deputy superintendent, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer for the Worcester Public Schools, will cover how the state’s foundation budget for education is determined for school…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association and Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold their annual joint meeting on March 21 at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. The agenda features a panel discussion on implementation and negotiations surrounding police body-worn cameras. Speakers will include Dennis Police Chief John Brady; Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson; attorney Nick Anastastopolous, a…
On March 26, the MMA will launch a “climate action” webinar series, which will explore how climate change impacts municipalities and address questions about how appointed and elected officials can take action. Online registration is open for the first webinar in the series, which will feature a “fireside chat” between Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer…
A free MMA webinar on April 2 will review, step-by-step, how to have productive conversations amidst tension and volatility. Sharon Select Board Chair Kiana Pierre-Louis, who’s also assistant dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Northeastern University, will discuss the art of communication in challenging times, including how to stay clear-headed, unbiased, and empathetic when…
Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed Municipal Empowerment Act will be the focus of the Association of Town Finance Committees’ spring conference on April 6 at Pine Ridge Country Club in Oxford. Sean Cronin, senior deputy commissioner at the Division of Local Services, will provide an overview of the legislation and its potential impact on municipal budgets.…
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The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will hold a webinar on parliamentary procedure on April 24. The free webinar will focus on the rules and procedures that govern how a city council meeting operates, including the role of “Robert’s Rules of Order” and individual city council rules. Marlborough City Council President Michael Ossing will be joined…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its free spring program webinar on April 25. Former City Manager Patrick Ibarra, co-founder and partner with the Mejorando Group, will present his workshop “A Healthy Workplace Culture Is the ‘Secret Sauce’ to Success.” The session will identify how workplace culture affects organizational performance, and present practical steps that…
Rural Affairs Director Anne Gobi will be the keynote speaker at the Massachusetts Select Board Association’s annual Rural and Western Massachusetts Conference on Saturday, April 27, in Northampton. A former state senator representing communities in Worcester and Hampden counties, Gobi has a deep understanding of the challenges facing rural communities, as well as their unique…
Women Elected Municipal Officials will hold its annual virtual spring symposium on May 3. The free symposium will include opportunities for small-group networking, and a session addressing key issues facing women elected municipal officials, including rising incivility at the local level. The symposium will run from 9 to 11 a.m. The agenda and a registration…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual “HR 101” boot camp on May 9 in Northampton. The boot camp is geared toward newer municipal human resources professionals and those with a background in the private sector. Veterans in the field are also welcome to attend for a refresher. The conference will run from 8:30…