October 2023
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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2 Mon, 2nd
Management Association ICMA Conference state dinner
6:00pm
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6 Fri, 6th
MMA Legislative Breakfast Meetings – Sterling and Waltham
8:30am
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10 Tue, 10th
MMA Board of Directors
8:30am
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13 Fri, 13th
MMA Legislative Breakfast Meetings – Becket and Sandwich
8:30am
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17 Tue, 17th
Municipal Leadership Academy: Communication Foundations webinar
12:30pm
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19 Thu, 19th
Massachusetts Municipal Management Association boot camp
9:00am
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24 Tue, 24th
MunEnergy Winter Weather webinar
12:00pm
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27 Fri, 27th
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources labor relations seminar
9:00am
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31 Tue, 31st
Municipal Leadership Academy: Delivering Hard-to-Hear Feedback webinar
12:30pm
Friday, October 6, 2023 – 8:30am to 10:30am

MMA Legislative Breakfast Meetings – Sterling and Waltham

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…

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – 8:30am to 12:30pm

MMA Board of Directors

long-range planning meeting

Friday, October 13, 2023 – 8:30am to 9:30am

MMA Legislative Breakfast Meetings – Becket and Sandwich

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…

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 – 12:30pm to 1:45pm

Municipal Leadership Academy: Communication Foundations webinar

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…

Thursday, October 19, 2023 – 9:00am to 3:00pm

Massachusetts Municipal Management Association boot camp

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…

Location: Sharon Community Center, Sharon
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm

MunEnergy Winter Weather webinar

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…

Friday, October 27, 2023 – 9:00am to 1:00pm

Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources labor relations seminar

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…

Location: Devens Common Center, Devens
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 – 12:30pm to 1:45pm

Municipal Leadership Academy: Delivering Hard-to-Hear Feedback webinar

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…

Thursday, November 2, 2023 – 9:00am to 1:00pm

Women Leading Government meeting

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…

Location: The Manor, West Boylston
Saturday, November 4, 2023 – 9:00am to 2:15pm

Association of Town Finance Committees Annual Meeting

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…

Location: Sharon Community Center, Sharon
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – 12:00pm to 1:15pm

Live Demonstration of COMMBUYS webinar

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…

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 – 12:30pm to 1:45pm

Municipal Leadership Academy: Embracing Critical Feedback webinar

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…

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 10:00am to 11:15am

MMA Board of Directors

Location: MMA office and Zoom
Thursday, November 16, 2023 – 9:00am to Friday, November 17, 2023 – 1:00pm

Massachusetts Municipal Management Association Fall Conference

Location: AC Hotel, Worcester
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 9:00am to 1:00pm

Massachusetts Mayors’ Association newly elected training

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Massachusetts Mayors’ Association holiday dinner

Thursday, December 7, 2023 – 9:00am to 1:00pm

Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources holiday meeting, virtual

Friday, December 8, 2023 – 9:00am to 1:00pm

Massachusetts Select Board Association leadership conference

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…

Location: Pompositticut Community Center, Stow
Saturday, December 9, 2023 – 9:00am to 1:00pm

Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association newly elected training

Location: Devens Common Center, Devens
Thursday, December 14, 2023 – 9:00am to 1:00pm

Massachusetts Municipal Management Association holiday meeting

Location: Hawthorne Hotel, Salem
Friday, January 19, 2024 – 8:00am to Saturday, January 20, 2024 – 5:00pm

MMA Annual Meeting and Trade Show

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.

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