Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
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…
The MMA will host a webinar on July 8 to explore the core components of organizational alignment and offer strategies for building a more cohesive municipal structure. The webinar will be led by Great Barrington Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove, who has two decades of experience in leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement in numerous municipalities…
Municipal leaders will share their experiences navigating a municipal website refresh process during an MMA webinar with the Massachusetts Municipal Communicators on June 30. Panelists will review strategies, lessons learned, branding considerations and more to help prepare municipal leaders to update their municipal websites. Panelists will include: • Taylor Galusha, communications director, Lexington • Christina…
Women Leading Government will hold a half-day meeting on June 25 at UMass Amherst featuring Allison Iantosca, a professional certified coach and business owner. Iantosca’s interactive presentation will focus on “What Makes a Great Leader,” which is also the title of her podcast. The cost is $25, including lunch. Women Leading Government events are open…
On June 23, the MMA will host a webinar titled “You Can’t Always Have It Your Way: Delivering Consistent Constituent Services.” The webinar will explore: • The differences between customers and constituents • How to improve public understanding of the “product” they receive as taxpayers • Practical strategies for providing consistent, compassionate service • Equity…
On June 17, the MMA will host a webinar for municipal leaders covering the Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program, which helps commercial and industrial property owners finance energy efficiency improvements for existing buildings or for qualifying new construction projects. Properties eligible for financing include commercial buildings, industrial buildings, and multi-family buildings with five…
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…