On Oct. 22, the MMA will host a webinar with Savi, a social impact technology organization dedicated to assisting public employees with their student loan debt. More than 9 million public service workers, including full-time municipal employees, are eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, according to Savi, but less…
An MMA webinar on Oct. 15 will cover cybersecurity issues, including the MassCyberCenter’s Minimum Baseline of Cybersecurity for Municipalities. The baseline was created to encourage municipalities and schools to improve their cybersecurity posture and resilience against cyberattacks, inspire collaboration, and engage with other cities and towns to strengthen cybersecurity resiliency. The webinar will identify the…
The MMA will host a webinar on Oct. 2 featuring the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Established in 2020 by criminal justice reform legislation, the purpose of the POST Commission is to implement a fair process for mandatory certification, discipline and training for all peace officers in Massachusetts. Andrew Golas, town administrator and emergency…
The MMA will host a webinar on Sept. 16 with the American Red Cross of Massachusetts to explore how municipalities can work with the Massachusetts chapter and to offer examples of the support the Red Cross can provide when a community needs it most. Three regional executive directors will join the webinar to provide information…
The MMA will host a webinar on Sept. 10 covering the Frances Perkins Wage Equity Act, which was enacted in July 2024 to help close gender and racial wage gaps in Massachusetts. The webinar will review the key provisions of the law, including pay disclosure requirements and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission data reporting. Panelists…
The MMA will host a webinar on Aug. 27 reviewing how to transform municipal communications work “from scattered to strategic.” Ashley Curtis, digital media marketing manager in Cambridge, and Florencia Rullo, communications manager in Nantucket, will share insights on streamlining municipal communications. Topics will include: • Simplifying your social media presence with a clear visual…
An MMA webinar on Aug. 20 will focus on crisis communications and the importance of consistent messaging when cities and towns face unexpected challenges. President Joyce McMahon and Jennifer Ranz, both of McMahon Communications, will provide a practical introduction to crisis communication planning and response, and demonstrate how preparation can make all the difference in…
A panel of attorneys with the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association will address timely legal topics affecting municipalities during an MMA webinar on Aug 6. • John Finnegan, an attorney with Hill Law, will provide an update on an April Land Court decision relative to tax title takings and the calculation of interest. • Nicole Costanzo,…