Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The MMA will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Dec. 17 regarding the State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE 2.0) program. The Department of Public Health says it is committed to improving the health of every person in the Commonwealth by transforming the local public health system to meet…
Agenda 9:30-10:30 a.m. Registration, Coffee 10:30-11 a.m. Welcome John Mangiaratti, Acton Town Manager and MMMA President Jen Breaker, Danvers Assistant Town Manager and Communications Director, MMHR Chair MMA Legislative Update Adam Chapdelaine, MMA Executive Director 11 a.m.-Noon Transforming Your New Year’s Resolutions Into 2026 Goals Michael Herbert, Ashland Town Manager Michael Herbert will guide participants…
Topic: Navigating the Fiscal Perfect Storm The next WEMO Virtual Mentorship Program meeting will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 12-1 p.m. The meeting will be hosted by and for WEMO members. Any member, regardless of years of experience, is welcome to participate. Following the release of MMA’s recent report, A Perfect Storm: Cities…
The MMA will host a webinar on Dec. 9 spotlighting three “alternative response teams” throughout the state. These unarmed community response programs, rooted in racial equity and trauma-informed practices, work to provide behavioral health support and resources to community members. Attendees will hear about Lynn’s CALM Team, Cambridge’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team,…
The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will hold its third biennial training session for newly elected councillors on Friday, Dec. 5. The free meeting is targeted to newly elected officials, but all city and town councillors are invited. Agenda 8:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, Coffee 9 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Brendan Sweeney, MMCA President and Beverly City…
Agenda 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…
This webinar will provide municipal leaders with actionable ideas for getting started with their opioid settlement funds. Participants will hear approaches and best practices for organizing their assessment and planning activities and learn about the benefits of working regionally, with a real-life example from the town of Sudbury. The session will highlight common challenges, a…
Agenda 8:30 a.m. Coffee, Registration 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome Melissa Goff, WLG Committee Vice Chair and Brookline Deputy Town Administrator 9:30 – 10 a.m. Book/Podcast Discussion: Angie Ellison, Member in Transition Vanessa Hale, Assistant Town Administrator, Southborough 10 – 11 a.m. From Imposter to Influencer: Strength and Storytelling in Public Service Marissa Baum, Head…
This webinar will provide an overview of the grant programs recently launched by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation available to Massachusetts municipalities: the Community Culverts and Unpaved Roads Grant programs. You’ll also hear about how your municipality can request support from LEAP, the Local Early and Actionable Planning Program. It is designed to provide planning…
The Massachusetts Municipal Communicators will host a dynamic virtual roundtable on Oct. 30 from noon to 1:45 p.m. The free meeting, open to MMC members, will feature peer-led discussions on three key areas of municipal communications: • Community engagement: Strategies for building trust and participation across diverse audiences • Graphic design and video: Tips and…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Labor Relations Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway in Devens. The registration fee is $90 for MMHR members and $110 for nonmembers. Agenda 8:30-9 a.m. Registration and networking coffee 9-9:05 a.m. Welcome remarks 9:05-10 a.m. Labor Law Update • Attorney…
On Oct. 22, the MMA will host a webinar with Savi, a social impact technology organization dedicated to assisting public employees with their student loan debt. More than 9 million public service workers, including full-time municipal employees, are eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, according to Savi, but less…
Topic: Strategies for Addressing Incivility The meeting will be hosted by and for WEMO members. Any member, regardless of years of experience, is welcome to participate. Attendees will participate in a guided discussion on dealing with incivility. The discussion will explore: – Proactive steps to prevent or de-escalate instances of incivility – How to best…
Local finance committee members are invited to the Association of Town Finance Committees’ Annual Meeting on Oct. 18 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,” and a session on health care costs. The second…