Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Shuffleboard anyone? You can challenge your friends to a game of shuffleboard at Austin’s Electric Shuffle at the State Association Reception at ICMA’s Annual Conference. You’ll enjoy indoor and outdoor space where you can catch up with old friends and meet new ones over appetizers and pizza. A cash bar will be available. You’re welcome…
“Communicating with Confidence” is the theme of the Women Elected Municipal Officials’ fifth annual leadership conference, to be held on Friday, Sept. 29, in Marlborough. The keynote speaker will be former Acting Governor Jane Swift. In 2001, Swift became the first woman to serve as governor in Massachusetts. Today, she works as an advocate for…
A free webinar for MMA members on Sept. 26 will discuss how to effectively communicate with constituents and customize outreach according to the target audience. Panelists will explore the spectrum of engagement, including when to consult, involve or collaborate with residents, and the importance of “being your own news organization.” Speakers will include Easton Assistant…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Fall Conference on Sept. 21 and 22 in Falmouth, covering topics such as collective and impact bargaining, policing, diversity, equity and inclusion, and recruitment. Attorneys Katherine Hesse and Mike Maccaro of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane will begin the day on Thursday, Sept. 21, with a session…
A free webinar for MMA members on Sept. 18 will provide an overview of federal and state grants available to municipalities and best practices for writing, submitting and administering grants. Panelists will discuss how to factor grant funding into budgets and long-term planning, and share resources to assist cities and towns with the grant process.…
The MMMA will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 14 at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. Recruitment in the public safety sector, like all areas of local government, has become increasingly difficult over the past few years. A panel of speakers will discuss various ways some communities are overcoming this, including high school and college service…
On Aug. 15, the MMA will host a free, hour-long webinar with the Operational Services Division to review statewide contracts and the use of COMMBUYS for procurement. Panelists from the OSD’s Local Government Team will discuss how to use statewide contracts effectively, identify underused contracts, post bid announcements, and search for products and vendors. Speakers…
A free webinar for MMA members on Aug. 7 will review the Cannabis Control Commission’s draft regulations on host community agreements and social equity. Nicole Costanzo, a senior attorney at KP Law, will discuss the implications of the new regulations, their potential effect on existing host community agreements, and strategies for municipalities. The CCC is…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will host its July 20 meeting at the Sandwich Hollows Golf Club, One Round Hill Drive, East Sandwich. The meeting will run from 10 a.m. through noon, followed by lunch. The featured speaker is newly appointed Housing Secretary Ed Augustus. Augustus is the first Housing Secretary to serve in over…
A free, interactive MMA webinar on the state’s public records and open meeting laws on July 18 will offer an extended opportunity for discussion. Attorneys Lauren Goldberg and Janelle Austin of KP Law will participate in the hour-long open forum and answer inquiries from attendees about the current state of each law and practical considerations…
The MMMA Spring Conference is at capacity and registration is closed. Please email registrations@mma.org to be placed on the waitlist. No walk-ins will be accepted. Join us for an exciting event featuring former Gov. Jane Swift, who will be our keynote speaker. In 1990, at age 25, Swift was the youngest woman ever to be…
On June 15, the Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources Annual Meeting will cover how to navigate difficult conversations and prioritize workplace well-being for human resources professionals. Katie Gilfeather, an employee assistance program clinician with AllOne Health, will lead the training on communication and difficult conversations, followed by Executive Coach Sarah Mann, who will offer a fresh…
“Key Takeaways from Vacancy to Post-Recruitment,” the fourth and final webinar of the MMA’s monthly “Reframing Recruitment” series, will be held on June 14 and begin at 1 p.m. The free, hour-long session will feature guest speakers from previous Reframing Recruitment webinars and workshops on innovative hiring strategies, vacancies and advertising, interviewing, and onboarding. Panelists…
Two free MMA webinars in June will cover the implications of a recent Supreme Judicial Court ruling that a public comment policy, or “civility restraint,” violates free speech rights. On June 5, attorney John Davis of Pierce Davis & Perritano and attorney Regina Ryan of Discrimination and Harassment Solutions will give an overview of Barron…
The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training for newly elected select board members on Friday, June 9, in Devens. Key topics will include municipal finance and budgeting, sources of state funding, the open meeting and public records laws, and collaborative decision making. A lunchtime discussion will provide an opportunity to hear from…