Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual fall conference on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth. The conference will focus on employee benefits and cover topics such as employee wellness, benefits auditing, retirement accounts, retiree health plans, and open enrollment. The agenda will also feature networking activities and…
All city and town councillors are invited to a Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association regional breakfast meeting on Sept. 25 at Newburyport City Hall. The program will focus on the growth of accessory dwelling units. Newburyport Planning Director Andy Port and Zoning Administrator and Enforcement Officer Jennifer Blanchet will share their experience with balancing the need…
The MMA will host a webinar on Sept. 29 covering the new Build for Mass program, the Commonwealth’s first general municipal infrastructure lending program. Build for Mass aims to provide municipalities with flexible, low-interest financing to address funding gaps, advance priority projects, and maximize access to federal resources. Representatives from Build for Mass and MassDevelopment…
The MMA will hold its second annual Fiscal Summit on Oct. 1 to examine the fiscal challenges facing municipalities across the Commonwealth. The event is being hosted by the Massachusetts Select Board Association, but all municipal officials are invited to attend. The agenda will feature the following: • An MMA update on the current municipal…
Agenda 8:30 a.m. Coffee, Registration, Networking 9 a.m. Welcome, Introductions and Overview Ryan McLane, Carlisle Town Administrator and Program Committee Chair 9-10:15 a.m. Management 101 Roundtables Experienced managers will facilitate each table, covering topics including ethics, working with elected officials, community engagement and pride, and building a support network. Attendees will have an opportunity to…
Agenda 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. Registration, Breakfast and Networking 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. President’s Welcome and Business Meeting 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Navigating the Fiscal Climate: Outlook, Budgets, and the Rise of Overrides As cities and towns across Massachusetts face increasingly tight budget cycles, local finance committee members find themselves on the front lines of…