Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Thursday, November 20
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Full Breakfast, Registration
9:30-9:45 a.m.
Conference Welcome and Introductions
John Mangiaratti, Acton Town Manager and MMMA President
9:45-11:30 a.m.
Prioritizing Strategic Planning
Allison Iantosca, Professional Certified Coach
How do you focus on long-range goals when you have a full plate in front of you? How do you make room to implement some of the strategies and concepts you learn about but never have time for? This session will focus on helping you to prioritize strategic work, while balancing current demands on your time and focus.
Allison Iantosca is an executive coach and also serves as CEO of F.H. Perry Builder, a family business she has led since 2008.
11:30 a.m.-noon
MMA Legislative Update
Dave Koffman, MMA Legislative Director
Noon
Lunch
1-2:30 p.m.
Best Practices in Strategic Planning
Kristen Las, Town Manager, Westford
Frank Gervasio, Town Manager, Holliston
Jason Homer, Executive Director, Worcester Public Library
2:30-3 p.m.
MMA/LITIX Salary Survey Tool
Stephen Crane, Vice President, LITIX
3:30 p.m.
Conference Reception
An opportunity to gather post-sessions and before heading out to dinner on your own in Worcester.
Mentoring Program Networking Reception
AC Kitchen
All mentors and mentees are invited to attend this session. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, November 21
8-9:15 a.m.
Registration, Breakfast
9:15-9:30 a.m.
ICMA Update
Steve Bartha, ICMA Senior Regional Vice President
Kate Fitzpatrick, ICMA Regional Director
9:45-10:45 a.m.
Town Manager Contracts
John Clifford, Partner, Clifford & Kenny
Clifford will share best practices and trending developments in manager contracts. Members at different stages in their career will share their experiences in negotiating their own contracts.
10:45-11:45 a.m.
What If I Want to March?
Kate Fitzpatrick, ICMA Northeast Regional Director
In 2020, Fitzpatrick authored an article with fellow managers Opal Mauldin-Jones (Texas) and Bill Fraser (Vermont) that focused on taking part in democracy while modeling nonpartisanship behavior and adhering to the ICMA Code of Ethics. How can managers engage in issues they are passionate about, while modeling professional behavior with elected officials and staff?
11:45 a.m.
Lunch and Departure
Location
AC Hotel, 125 Front Street, Worcester MA
Contact
MMA Senior Member Program Coordinator Denise Baker
Massachusetts Municipal Management Association