Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
An MMA webinar on April 30 will introduce municipal leaders to the Office of the Veteran Advocate, an independent state agency established in late 2023. Led by Bob Notch, a retired U.S. Army colonel, the OVA is tasked with ensuring that veterans under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all…
The Massachusetts Select Board Association’s annual Rural and Western Massachusetts Conference, to be held on Saturday, May 3, in Holyoke, will focus on helping small and rural towns put ideas into action. Becky McCray, a speaker and facilitator with expertise in rural and small town development topics, will present an interactive session on building “idea…
The MMA will host a webinar, “Demystifying DEI,” on May 6 to provide clarity on the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity, equity and inclusion are interconnected values that show up in our daily lives whether we realize it or not, and these values can be intentionally integrated within municipal work. While a recent…
The Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources association (MMHR) will hold its annual HR 101 Boot Camp on Thursday, May 8 in Boylston. This event 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 agenda will…
On May 12, the MMA will host a webinar on leveraging arts and culture activities to aid in substance use prevention and recovery. Representatives from the town of Franklin, the Mass Cultural Council, and Art Pharmacy will discuss how communities can use their opioid settlement funds for prevention and recovery services through arts-based “social prescribing”…
Agenda Wednesday, May 28 1-4 p.m. Registration, Ballroom Lobby 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Facilitated Roundtables, Ballroom Members will lead the discussion at each of these tables. There will be two, 45-minute sessions; participants will choose a new table for the second session. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues while learning more about…