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 March 3 covering the State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE 2.0) program. The Department of Public Health is dedicated to improving the health of everyone in the Commonwealth by transforming the local public health system to meet today’s needs. A…
The MMA and Suffolk University will host an information session about the Suffolk MPA program and the Municipal Fellowship on Feb. 26 at noon. To register for this information session, click here.
Note: This meeting has been cancelled due to the ongoing impacts of the recent snow storm. If you have any questions please reach out to Denise Baker at [email protected]. The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold a half-day boot camp on Feb. 26 at Middleborough Town Hall. The free event will focus on management best…
On Feb. 25, the second webinar in the MMA’s AI Webinar Series will offer examples of how municipal leaders throughout the Commonwealth are using artificial intelligence. Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons will showcase examples of how she has used AI in her role, and additional panelists will be announced in the coming weeks. Online registration…
An introduction to artificial intelligence, this session will use the Kendall Project’s framework of “how to think about AI.” Attendees will learn to identify and prioritize AI opportunities for challenges they’re facing.
Connect 351, the MMA’s annual conference, will be held Jan. 22-24 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and the Omni Hotel in Boston’s Seaport District. Registration for Connect 351 opened Oct. 1. Special MMA-negotiated reduced-rate lodging is available to Connect 351 attendees at numerous hotels in the Seaport area. Visit Connect351.org for complete information.
The MMA will host a webinar on Jan. 14 with the Commonwealth’s Accessibility Center for Consulting, Education and Support Services (ACCESS) team covering what municipalities need to know regarding digital accessibility. In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically for state and…
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…