Attorney General Andrea Campbell will give the keynote address at the Women Elected Municipal Officials spring symposium on Friday, April 28. The theme of the free, virtual symposium is “Stepping into Your Power: Policymaking as a Woman Leader.” The keynote will be followed by a series of breakout discussions. The first 30 minutes will be…
A free MMA webinar on April 25 will provide an overview of recent developments related to the state’s public records and open meeting laws. Attorneys Lauren Goldberg and Janelle Austin of KP Law will address the current state of each law, as well as practical considerations for municipalities given the recent Supreme Judicial Court decision…
“The Interview Process,” the second session in the MMA’s monthly “Reframing Recruitment” webinar series, will be held on April 19. The webinar will share tips for reviewing applications, building an interview panel, and selecting the best questions for prospective candidates. Panelists will discuss how to conduct an effective interview and tailor the process according to…
Note: The MMA is not checking vaccination status for in-person meetings, but is advising attendees to keep up with the latest COVID vaccines for which they are eligible. All attendees are urged to take an at-home rapid antigen test prior to attending, and not attend if they have any COVID symptoms or if a household…
The MMA will host a virtual briefing on April 6, 1-2:30 p.m., to provide updates about regulatory developments at the Cannabis Control Commission and how three key areas — host community agreements, municipal equity, and social consumption — relate to municipalities. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from municipal panels discussing these developments in…
A free MMA webinar on March 28 will highlight strategies for effective conflict management. Conflict among appointed and elected officials may create a negative environment, hinder communication and collaboration, and impact goals and objectives. Municipal officials have the ability, however, to approach conflict positively and elicit favorable outcomes. This webinar will cover how to skillfully…
The MMA invites members to a virtual legislative briefing, to be held on March 27 at noon, to hear more about the new legislative session and the key budget priorities for cities and towns. Topics will include the fiscal 2024 state budget and many Legislative priorities such as a permanent option for remote meetings, municipal…
Registration is now open for the MMA’s spring series of Legislative Breakfast Meetings, which will be held on March 17 and March 24. Each year, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across the Commonwealth to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network in an informal setting and learn…
On Monday, March 20, the MMA will host a free webinar about a new two-stage federal grant program that will use nearly $5 billion in Inflation Reduction Act investments to deploy greenhouse gas reduction strategies across the nation.
Registration is now open for the MMA’s spring series of Legislative Breakfast Meetings, which will be held on March 17 and March 24. Each year, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across the Commonwealth to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network in an informal setting and learn…