Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
On July 23, the fifth session of the MMA’s “Inspiring Climate Action” webinar series will review funding and financial incentives available for geothermal projects through the federal Inflation Reduction Act. Massachusetts Deputy Climate Chief Jonathan Schrag will discuss incentives and tax credits available to municipalities, including how Elective Pay and cash refunds from clean energy…
Agenda 9:30-10:15 a.m. Registration, Coffee 10:15 a.m. Welcome Kristi Williams, MMMA President and Westborough Town Manager MMA Legislative Update Adam Chapdelaine, Executive Director 10:30-10:45 a.m. Local Government 2030: The Manager’s Role in Community Leadership North Andover Town Manager Melissa Murphy Rodrigues will provide an overview of this national initiative. 10:45 a.m.-noon Strategic Planning and Board…
This event is currently at capacity. To be placed on the waitlist, please send an email to registrations@mma.org and you will be notified if a space becomes available. If you have any questions, please reach out to Denise Baker at dbaker@mma.org. Thank you. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell will be the featured speaker at a…
On June 25, the fourth session of the MMA’s “Inspiring Climate Action” webinar series will explore funding opportunities available to municipalities — particularly grants and tax credits — to support decarbonization efforts. Green Communities Division Director Joanne Bissetta will discuss a new state grant program, Climate Leader Communities, run by the Department of Energy Resources.…
The MMA will host two webinars this spring with the Mass Cultural Council discussing how arts and culture can drive growth and enrich municipalities. The first webinar, on May 28, will discuss the mission, vision and impact of the Mass Cultural Council. Panelists will discuss how communities can support and promote the arts by appointing…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its Annual Meeting on June 13 at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. The meeting will open with votes on the fiscal 2025 budget and board, along with other MMHR business. Agenda items include a legislative update and two sessions on key human resources topics. John Warner, archivist of the…
A free MMA webinar on June 12 will review a municipal branding project from concept to design to implementation. Panelists will discuss pros, cons, insights and challenges related to developing and using a new municipal brand. Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove will share why she initiated a branding project, and how it benefits her city. She’ll…
The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training for newly elected select board members on Friday, June 7, in Devens. Meeting topics include: • An introduction to the open meeting and public records laws, presented by attorney Janelle Austin, a shareholder at KP Law, who will cover the key components of these key…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold its Spring Conference on May 29-31 at Ocean Edge in Brewster. Conference Program The program will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, with personal development sessions. Thursday will feature a full-day interactive Crisis Communications session. On Friday, MMMA, MMA and ICMA updates will be followed by…
The MMA will host two webinars this spring with the Mass Cultural Council discussing how arts and culture can drive growth and enrich municipalities. The first webinar, on May 28, will discuss the mission, vision and impact of the Mass Cultural Council. Panelists will discuss how communities can support and promote the arts by appointing…
Women Elected Municipal Officials, a member group of the MMA, will host a webinar on May 23 to discuss opportunities for municipalities to celebrate National Women’s Equality Day, which marks the anniversary of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Gloucester Councillor Valerie Gilman, the chair of WEMO, will discuss lessons learned from…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual “HR 101” boot camp on May 9 in Northampton. The boot camp is geared toward newer municipal human resources professionals and those with a background in the private sector, but veterans in the field are also welcome for a refresher. Program features • Paul Scott, vice president…