Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training session for newly elected select board members on Friday, June 12, in Devens. The training will include sessions on municipal finance, the open meeting and public records laws, and other key topics for members of select boards. Attendees will also have opportunities to network with…
Agenda 9:15 a.m. Registration, Coffee, Networking 10 – 11 a.m. Welcome & Introductions Navigating the Town Manager Application Process Hear firsthand from municipal leaders who recently transitioned from assistant town manager or department head positions into the Town Manager/Administrator role. Presenters will share their journeys, offering advice on navigating the entire application process. Learn how…
The MMA will host a webinar on June 10 to help municipal leaders navigate the important next steps following a successful Proposition 2½ override vote. “Cultivating Transparency After a Yes Vote” is the second half of a webinar series to help communities deal with the aftermath of override votes and plan next steps and communicate…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual meeting on June 4 in Boylston. The agenda will include: • A legislative update from MMA Legislative Director Dave Koffman • A workshop, “Inclusive Managing: Understanding the Self and Modeling Best Practices,” led by MMA Chief Equity Officer Jillian Harvey • MMHR’s annual business meeting • Networking…
A panel of attorneys with the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association will address timely legal topics affecting municipalities during an MMA webinar on June 2. Topics will include cannabis law and policy, clean energy siting and permitting, and Section 122 of the Affordable Homes Act, which requires that municipalities allow residential development on state-owned surplus land…
The MMMA Spring Conference is May 27-29 at Ocean Edge in Brewster. The program features a return of Chad Wright, Forward Partners. The town of Chatham is hosting a field trip to the town’s Fish Pier on Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday evening at dinner, members will be recognized for their length of service. Agenda Wednesday,…
The MMA will host a webinar on May 26 exploring the role of municipal libraries as hubs for civic engagement. Panelists will discuss local initiatives that strengthen community ties and civic participation, including English for Speakers of Other Languages instruction, citizenship classes, and efforts to engage students in local civic activities and voter registration. Panelists…
Women Elected Municipal Officials holds mentorship meetings to help members network with fellow women in elected office and get support from their peers on tough professional challenges. Any member, regardless of years of experience, is welcome to participate. Topic for the spring meeting: Immigration Enforcement and Local Governance Discussion prompts: • What has immigration enforcement…
The MMA will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on May 19 about Metrik, the state’s new public health data and workflow platform. Metrik’s goal is to provide access for all Massachusetts municipalities to clear, reliable data and simple, modern tools for collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting public health data. With…
This webinar will offer practical advice for municipalities navigating fiscal constraints. Whether an override attempt was unsuccessful or never initiated, this webinar will discuss how to navigate budgeting and layoffs.
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Labor Relations Seminar on May 7 in Devens. The seminar will open with a labor law update from attorneys Michael Maccaro and Madison Harris-Parks of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane. Rachel Shaw, owner of Rachel Shaw Inc., will lead a training session on mental health issues and…
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll will kick off the annual Rural and Western Massachusetts Conference on Saturday, May 2, in Holyoke. The event, open to all MMA members, is hosted annually by the Massachusetts Select Board Association and focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities facing municipalities in rural and western Massachusetts. In addition to remarks…