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…
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…
Social media and ethics will be the topics of a Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association regional meeting on Sept. 20. All councillors and aldermen are invited to learn about ethics, social media, and best practices on maintaining appropriate relationships with constituents and the press. Agenda 7 a.m. Registration, Networking, Breakfast 7:40 a.m. Welcoming Remarks & Membership…
Agenda 5:30 p.m. Registration and Networking Reception 6:15 p.m. Dinner and Welcoming Remarks • Monica Medeiros, MMCA President and Melrose Alderman 6:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker • Andrea Campbell, Boston City Council President 7:30 p.m. MMA Legislative Update • John Robertson, MMA Legislative Director 7:50 p.m. Open Discussion 8 p.m.…
Register online While the training is aimed at newly elected councillors and aldermen, veterans are also welcome. Agenda 8:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, Breakfast 9 a.m. President’s Welcome Monica Medeiros, MMCA President, Melrose Alderman 9:15 a.m. Keynote Presentation You’ve Been Elected – Now What? Navigating Your Role as a Councillor Sean Cronin,…
Agenda 5:30 p.m. Registration, Networking 6:10 p.m. Welcoming Remarks • Monica Medeiros, Alderman, Melrose, and President, Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association 6:15 p.m. Legislative Update • John Robertson, MMA Legislative Director 6:30 p.m. Panel Presentation: Municipal Finance and Budgeting • Sandy Pooler, Deputy Town Manager, Arlington The meeting is free,…
Agenda 7:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, Breakfast 7:55 a.m. Welcoming Remarks •Monica Medeiros, Alderman, Melrose President, Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association 8:00 a.m. Panel Presentation: Is Your City Ready for Recreational Marijuana? • Ronald Campurciani, Police Chief, West Springfield • Margaret J. Hurley, Municipal Law Unit Director, Attorney General’s Office • Kevin Manley, Town…
The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association’s first regional meeting of 2016 will be an opportunity for those who live or work in or near Middlesex County to discuss issues facing cities in Massachusetts. The program will feature presentations by proponents and opponents of ballot question 4, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Massachusetts. Representatives from…