Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association will hold a membership vote to finalize its new name: Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources association (MMHR). The keynote speaker for the meeting is Dr. Ruth Potee, an expert on the opioid epidemic, addiction and treatment. The meeting will also feature a panel discussion on tackling substance use and appropriate policies…
Followed by Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, 1-2 p.m., State House Directions MMA office, 1 Winthrop Square, 2nd floor, Boston
Newly elected as well as veteran members of select boards are invited to a leadership conference being held by the Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association on Saturday, June 8, in Sharon. The MSA Board of Directors will open the meeting with a panel presentation, “Life As A Selectman As We Know It.” A “Municipal Finance 101” session…
This program will feature a presentation from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Representatives from DHCD will present on their RAFT and HomeBase financial assistance programs, the statewide Continuum of Care structure for households experiencing homelessness and the regional housing networks. We hope this program will provide you the opportunity to learn…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold a Women Leading Government event on June 6 at Acton Town Hall. The day will begin with an informal networking session, followed by a discussion about “Better Than Before,” a book by Gretchen Rubin about understanding our habits and how to change them for good. Rubin has a…
This meeting has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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…