The MMA will host a webinar on July 8 to explore the core components of organizational alignment and offer strategies for building a more cohesive municipal structure. The webinar will be led by Great Barrington Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove, who has two decades of experience in leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement in numerous municipalities…
On June 23, the MMA will host a webinar titled “You Can’t Always Have It Your Way: Delivering Consistent Constituent Services.” The webinar will explore: • The differences between customers and constituents • How to improve public understanding of the “product” they receive as taxpayers • Practical strategies for providing consistent, compassionate service • Equity…
On June 17, the MMA will host a webinar for municipal leaders covering the Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program, which helps commercial and industrial property owners finance energy efficiency improvements for existing buildings or for qualifying new construction projects. Properties eligible for financing include commercial buildings, industrial buildings, and multi-family buildings with five…
The MMA will host a webinar on June 10 to help municipal leaders navigate the important next steps following a successful Proposition 2½ override vote. “Cultivating Transparency After a Yes Vote” is the second half of a webinar series to help communities deal with the aftermath of override votes and plan next steps and communicate…
A panel of attorneys with the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association will address timely legal topics affecting municipalities during an MMA webinar on June 2. Topics will include cannabis law and policy, clean energy siting and permitting, and Section 122 of the Affordable Homes Act, which requires that municipalities allow residential development on state-owned surplus land…
The MMA will host a webinar on May 26 exploring the role of municipal libraries as hubs for civic engagement. Panelists will discuss local initiatives that strengthen community ties and civic participation, including English for Speakers of Other Languages instruction, citizenship classes, and efforts to engage students in local civic activities and voter registration. Panelists…
The MMA will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on May 19 about Metrik, the state’s new public health data and workflow platform. Metrik’s goal is to provide access for all Massachusetts municipalities to clear, reliable data and simple, modern tools for collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting public health data. With…
This webinar will offer practical advice for municipalities navigating fiscal constraints. Whether an override attempt was unsuccessful or never initiated, this webinar will discuss how to navigate budgeting and layoffs.
An MMA webinar on April 15 will cover how managers can best support their staff by understanding their needs. Municipal leaders and staff are expected to perform with a high level of skill and grace, but consistently high performance can be impossible if staff don’t feel valued. It’s a common mistake for management to make…
The MMA and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office will host a webinar on April 7 on cryptokiosk considerations for municipalities. The webinar will cover recent developments related to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud, including legislative and enforcement initiatives. There will also be updates on municipal efforts to address cryptokiosk fraud. A cryptocurrency kiosk is similar to an…