Massachusetts Select Board Association Newly Elected Training

Friday - June 13, 2025
8:30 am – 3:15 pm

The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training for newly elected select board members on Friday, June 13, in Devens.

The training is targeted to select board members who are newly elected or in their first term, but any select board member is welcome to attend for a refresher and networking opportunities.

Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 3:15 p.m. Lunch will be served.

Newly elected select board members are encouraged to share their contact information with the MMA (by email to database@mma.org) in order to receive information about Select Board Association events.

Agenda

8:30 a.m.
Registration and Networking Coffee

9 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Debra Roberts, MSA President, Stoughton Select Board
Adam Chapdelaine, MMA Executive Director and CEO

9:15 a.m.
Introduction to Open Meeting and Public Records Laws
Attorney Karis North, Partner, Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP

10:45
Break

11 a.m.
Municipal Finance 101
Jessica Ferry, Project Manager at Division of Local Services’ Financial Management Resource Bureau, and Palmer Town Council

12:15 p.m.
Lunch

1:15 p.m.
Collaborative Goal-Setting in Your Community
Kiana Baskin, MSA District 3 Representative, Sharon Select Board
Andrew Flanagan, Andover Town Manager
Moderator: Peter Cusolito, MSA District 5 Representative, Leicester Select Board

2:30 p.m.
From Campaigning to Governing: Navigating Your First Select Board Term
Jennifer Glass, MSA First Vice President, Lincoln Select Board
Christine Hoyt, MSA District 1 Representative, Adams Select Board
Moderator: Jill Hai, MSA Second Vice President, Lexington Select Board

3:15 p.m.
Adjournment
Debra Roberts, MSA President, Stoughton Select Board

Location
Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens

Contact
MMA Member Program Coordinator Anneke Craig

Registration
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