Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
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…
This “Galentine’s Day” event will feature a discussion based on Mel Robbins book “The 5 Second Rule” and dedicated networking time. The workshop will offer guidance on collective bargaining, employee contracts, performance reviews, salary and benefits for you and your staff and managing complex relationships. The meeting is free but registration is required. Coffee and…
Followed by Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, 1-2 p.m., State House Directions MMA office, 1 Winthrop Square, 2nd floor, Boston
Online pre-registration for the 2019 MMA Annual Meeting is closed. Attendees will be able to register on-site. Largest annual gathering of local officials in Massachusetts, featuring workshops, a Trade Show, seminars, business meetings, guest speakers, receptions, award presentations and other activities. For more information please visit the Annual Meeting section of our website.
Get a head start on your 2019 resolutions with an interactive program that will up your public speaking game! Whether you’re a new manager who wants to learn a few new tricks or new in your position and to public speaking, there will be some take-aways for everyone. You will also have lots of opportunity…
The Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association will host a panel presentation on federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and best practices for compliance at its meeting on Dec. 6 in Wrentham. A state law taking effect on Feb. 1, 2019, will apply standards set in the Occupational Safety and Health Act to all state and…
The opioid epidemic is being increasingly felt in today’s workplace. An estimated three out of four people with an addiction are employed, a fact that affects productivity, morale and health care costs. To help address this challenge, MIIA’s employee assistance program, offered through AllOne Health, is holding a webinar, “The Opioid Crisis: What Managers Need To…
Developing Successful Orientations and Retreats Does working with new selectboard/council members overwhelm you? This full day workshop on Thursday, Nov. 15 will focus on the manager’s role in developing and delivering successful orientations for elected officials, and in holding retreats for boards of selectmen, councils, and citizen groups. Participants will work in small teams to…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold a Women Leading Government event on Nov. 14 in Amherst. Featured speakers Amy Martin, director of the Weissman Center for Leadership at Mount Holyoke College, and Al Roberts, director of the University of Massachusetts School of Public Policy, will discuss the challenges women face as they choose a…
The MMMA has partnered with ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders) for this unique program that inspires undergraduate students to pursue local government careers. The day features a “Quickfire” panel that includes 14 speakers from different areas of local government (e.g., police, fire, finance, public health, and economic development). These local leaders will give a quick…
Followed by Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, 1-2 p.m., State House Directions MMA office, 1 Winthrop Square, 2nd floor, Boston
The Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts will discuss budgeting, succession planning, consultant outsourcing, and state opt-in and opt-out laws on Nov. 8 in Carlisle. Zack Blake, chief of the Division of Local Services’ Technical Assistance Bureau, will lead a morning session on budget modeling and forecasting. After lunch, DLS Senior Deputy Commissioner Sean Cronin will…