Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
On May 16 at the Sharon Community Center, MMA Senior Legislative Analysts Lisa Adams and Brittney Franklin will discuss a variety of legislative topics that impact finance committees and town budgets, including housing, marijuana, short-term rentals, human resources, and more. This interactive session will allow plenty of time for questions. The meeting will offer sandwiches…
Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association invites members with five or fewer years of service to the sixth annual HR101 “human resources boot camp” on May 16 at the Wylie Inn and Conference Center in Beverly. The full-day training covers core functions of the municipal HR office, including hiring, termination and interview skills, performance evaluation and improvement…
Followed by Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, 1-2 p.m., State House Directions MMA office, 1 Winthrop Square, 2nd floor, Boston
The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will host a Spring Regional Meeting at the MGM Resort and Casino in Springfield on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The topic bringing councillors’ to Western Massachusetts this spring is economic development. Members will hear from the featured speaker, Michael Kennealy the recently appointed Secretary of…
This meeting will feature a discussion on gender identity in the workplace and how municipalities can prepare policies to accommodate all employees. The meeting will cover best practices for dealing with gender identity in the workplace, sample policies for transitioning employees, and resources available for internal training. The first half of the session will be…
Followed by Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, 1-2 p.m., State House Directions MMA office, 1 Winthrop Square, 2nd floor, Boston
To register, contact MMHSC President Laura Ducharme at lducharme@acton-ma.gov.
Twice a year, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across the state to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network, exchange information and discuss issues of importance in state and local government in an informal setting. The 2019-2020 legislative session has begun, and the MMA is busy keeping…
Twice a year, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across the state to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network, exchange information and discuss issues of importance in state and local government in an informal setting. The 2019-2020 legislative session has begun, and the MMA is busy keeping…
In partnership with Suffolk University, the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association is hosting a Local Government Career Fair. Graduate students who want to learn more about a career in local government should attend. A panel discussion with town administrators and assistants will be followed by a networking reception. There’s no fee to attend, please rsvp to…
The MMA and Suffolk University will hold information sessions in March about the 2019-2020 Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management, to be held in Littleton and Barnstable. Prospective students are encouraged to attend a session to learn more about the program, meet Suffolk University instructors, and hear from alumni. No registration is required. The…
Twice a year, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across the state to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network, exchange information and discuss issues of importance in state and local government in an informal setting. The 2019-2020 legislative session has begun, and the MMA is busy keeping…
The March 21 monthly meeting of the MMMA will focus on improving town finances and working effectively with financial advisors. “Show me the Money: Maximizing the Return on your Financial Strategy and Structure” will feature Division of Local Services Technical Services Bureau Director, Zack Blake, Senior Vice President of Davenport & Company, Joe Mason, and…
The MMA and Suffolk University will hold information sessions in March about the 2019-2020 Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management, to be held in Littleton and Barnstable. Prospective students are encouraged to attend a session to learn more about the program, meet Suffolk University instructors, and hear from alumni. No registration is required. The…
The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will hold a President’s Dinner on March 13 at Ken’s Steakhouse in Framingham. The event, to be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., is open to all council members. Council presidents from across the state will also be honored. The group will be welcomed by Dennis Giombetti, council president for…
The panel presentation is CORI/SORI: Protecting Yourself and Your Community in the Hiring Process. The Criminal Offender Record Information request form (CORI) and the Sex Offender Registry Information request form (SORI) are critical in the hiring process. With the ever changing Massachusetts laws regarding how to use the information from these forms, specifically with seasonal…
Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Martin Suuberg will be the keynote speaker at the Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association’s first regional meeting of the year, which will focus on recycling and sustainability. All selectmen are invited to the lunch meeting. The meeting is an opportunity for those who live and work near Boston to discuss issues facing…