This webinar will discuss how a municipality can develop guidelines for employees to use AI responsibly
This webinar will feature live demonstrations of how some communities are using AI.
An introduction to artificial intelligence, this session will use the Kendall Project’s framework of “how to think about AI.” Attendees will learn to identify and prioritize AI opportunities for challenges they’re facing.
The MMA will host a webinar on Jan. 14 with the Commonwealth’s Accessibility Center for Consulting, Education and Support Services (ACCESS) team covering what municipalities need to know regarding digital accessibility. In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically for state and…
The MMA will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Dec. 17 regarding the State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE 2.0) program. The Department of Public Health says it is committed to improving the health of every person in the Commonwealth by transforming the local public health system to meet…
The MMA will host a webinar on Dec. 9 spotlighting three “alternative response teams” throughout the state. These unarmed community response programs, rooted in racial equity and trauma-informed practices, work to provide behavioral health support and resources to community members. Attendees will hear about Lynn’s CALM Team, Cambridge’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team,…
This webinar will provide municipal leaders with actionable ideas for getting started with their opioid settlement funds. Participants will hear approaches and best practices for organizing their assessment and planning activities and learn about the benefits of working regionally, with a real-life example from the town of Sudbury. The session will highlight common challenges, a…
This webinar will provide an overview of the grant programs recently launched by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation available to Massachusetts municipalities: the Community Culverts and Unpaved Roads Grant programs. You’ll also hear about how your municipality can request support from LEAP, the Local Early and Actionable Planning Program. It is designed to provide planning…