Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Women Elected Municipal Officials will host a webinar for all MMA members on Oct. 8 to discuss the administration of the November elections. A panel of municipal and state election officials, along with representatives of non-governmental organizations, will provide insights on resident engagement and the sharing of election information and voter resources. Discussion topics will…
Agenda 8:30 a.m. Coffee, Registration, Networking 9 a.m. Welcome, Introductions and Overview Ryan McLane, Carlisle Town Administrator and Program Committee Chair 9-10:15 a.m. Management 101 Roundtables Experienced managers will facilitate each table, covering topics including ethics, working with elected officials, community engagement and pride, and building a support network. Attendees will have an opportunity to…
The MMA will hold its second annual Fiscal Summit on Oct. 1 to examine the fiscal challenges facing municipalities across the Commonwealth. The event is being hosted by the Massachusetts Select Board Association, but all municipal officials are invited to attend. Agenda 8:30-9 a.m. Registration and networking coffee 9-9:10 a.m. Welcome remarks 9:10-9:30 a.m. Municipal…
The MMA will host a webinar on Sept. 29 covering the new Build for Mass program, the Commonwealth’s first general municipal infrastructure lending program. Build for Mass aims to provide municipalities with flexible, low-interest financing to address funding gaps, advance priority projects, and maximize access to federal resources. Representatives from Build for Mass and MassDevelopment…
All city and town councillors are invited to a Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association regional breakfast meeting on Sept. 25 at Newburyport City Hall. The program will focus on the growth of accessory dwelling units. Newburyport Planning Director Andy Port and Zoning Administrator and Enforcement Officer Jennifer Blanchet will share their experience with balancing the need…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual fall conference on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth. The conference will focus on employee benefits and cover topics such as employee wellness, benefits auditing, retirement accounts, retiree health plans, and open enrollment. The agenda will also feature networking activities and…
Agenda 9-9:45 a.m. Registration, Coffee 9:45 a.m. Welcome Denise Casey, MMMA President and Wakefield Town Administrator MMA Legislative Update 10:15 a.m.-noon Leadership Lessons From Outside Town Hall This executive panel brings together accomplished executives and senior leaders from the private and nonprofit sectors to share leadership lessons. They offer fresh perspectives on strategic management, communications,…
The Massachusetts Municipal Communicators will be hosting an in-person meeting on Thursday, August 20 at the Foxborough Community Center in Foxborough. Don’t miss the opportunity to network with your colleagues and fellow communicators! Adam Gojanovich and Mindy Johnson from the Accessibility Center for Consulting, Education and Support Services (ACCESS), and Lilia Melikechi and Rob Dias…
The MMA will host a webinar on Aug. 18 covering municipal credit and bond ratings. The session will provide an overview of: • The borrowing process • Bond ratings • The impact of ratings on municipal finances The presenter will be Kristy Tofuri, a managing director at the Boston office of HilltopSecurities, an investment banking…
On Aug. 4, the MMA will host a webinar with the Commonwealth’s Accessibility Center for Consulting, Education and Support Services (ACCESS) covering the top challenges facing municipalities regarding digital accessibility. Representatives from the ACCESS team will provide strategies for posting meeting minutes, creating accessible documents, and offering best practices and key resources to ensure your…
On July 30, the MMA will host the second webinar in a two-part series focusing on strategic planning and organizational alignment. The second webinar will continue to explore strategies for building a cohesive municipal structure, and will feature a comprehensive implementation roadmap. Great Barrington Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove will continue the presentation. She brings two…
The MMA will host a webinar with local regional planning commissions on July 23 to discuss how they partner with municipalities to plan and design safe streets. Reducing traffic fatalities and severe injuries requires a unified approach that bridges regional strategy with local implementation. While individual municipalities face unique local challenges, metropolitan planning organizations can…
Massachusetts Municipal Management Association Summer Meeting July 16, 2026 Olde Scotland Links, Bridgewater Agenda 9 – 9:45 a.m. Registration, Coffee 9:45 a.m. Welcome Denise Casey, MMMA President and Wakefield Town Administrator Whitlock Scholarship Presentation MMA Legislative Update Adam Chapdelaine, Executive Director 10:15 a.m. – noon Modern Municipal Communications • Managing communication responsibilities within a multi-faceted…