Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Each year, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across the Commonwealth to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network in an informal setting and learn about and discuss issues of importance at the local and state level. MMA Legislative staff will discuss the latest activity in the current…
long-range planning meeting
Each year, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across the Commonwealth to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network in an informal setting and learn about and discuss issues of importance at the local and state level. MMA Legislative staff will discuss the latest activity in the current…
On Oct. 17, the MMA will launch a new, Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy to help promote professional development among municipal officials. The program’s three-part pilot will be led by Cally Ritter, principal of Positive Ripple Training and Consulting, and focus on effective workplace communication. Appointed and elected officials are invited to register now. Sessions will…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold its annual “boot camp” on Oct. 19 at the Sharon Community Center. The boot camp is designed as a practical guide for administrators and assistants who are new to the profession, and for department heads and professional staff who are planning to move into a town manager or…
On Oct. 24 at noon, the MunEnergy program will hold a one-hour webinar to provide timely information about winter energy costs and what winter weather will mean for energy markets. Participants will also hear about benefits of the MunEnergy program. Registration is required in order to receive the link to attend. For 24 years, the…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Labor Relations Seminar on Oct. 27 at the Devens Commons Center in Devens. The conference will open with a keynote session on diversity, equity and inclusion. MMHR Vice Chair Dolores Hamilton, the assistant town administrator in Stow, will then present the 2023 Emil S. Skop Award for…
On Oct. 17, the MMA will launch a new, Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy to help promote professional development among municipal officials. The program’s three-part pilot will be led by Cally Ritter, principal of Positive Ripple Training and Consulting, and focus on effective workplace communication. Appointed and elected officials are invited to register now. Sessions will…
All women working in appointed local government positions are invited to the Nov. 2 meeting of Women Leading Government at The Manor in West Boylston. Attendees will include town managers, human resources directors, and staff from government departments such as police, fire, library, finance, planning and recreation. The program, titled “Power of the Positive,” features…
Local finance committee members are invited to the Association of Town Finance Committees’ Annual Meeting on Nov. 4 at the Sharon Community Center. The meeting will feature four educational workshops, running concurrently during two time slots. The first session will feature “Finance Committee and Budgeting 101,” covering the basics for new members, and a session…
On Nov. 7, the MMA will host a free, 75-minute webinar with the Operational Services Division demonstrating how to navigate the COMMBUYS landing page and conduct an advanced search for contracts, vendors and grants. The Operational Services Division’s Local Government Team will also showcase features within the Statewide Contract and Tradespersons Indexes and discuss posting…
On Oct. 17, the MMA will launch a new, Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy to help promote professional development among municipal officials. The program’s three-part pilot will be led by Cally Ritter, principal of Positive Ripple Training and Consulting, and focus on effective workplace communication. Appointed and elected officials are invited to register now. Sessions will…
The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold its annual Leadership Conference on Dec. 8 in Stow. The conference will include a legislative update and sessions on topics including public engagement and communication; grant seeking and administration; and developing a strong working relationship with town managers/administrators. There will also be opportunities for attendees to network and…
Online pre-registration for the 2024 MMA Annual Meeting will open on Oct. 2! Largest annual gathering of local officials in Massachusetts, featuring workshops, a Trade Show, seminars, business meetings, guest speakers, receptions, award presentations and other activities. For more information please visit the Annual Meeting section of our website.