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,…
The MMA will host a webinar on July 15 that will provide an overview of private roads, with examples of local practice from municipal employees and an experienced attorney. With over 3,000 miles of private roads and pressure to expand housing and other developments across the state, municipalities can’t escape conversations about unaccepted roads. This…
An MMA webinar for all municipal staff and non-managers on June 18 will cover understanding and supporting mental well-being in the workplace. The webinar will identify common mental health challenges and offer tools for employees to effectively support themselves, colleagues and residents. The webinar will be led by Jon Mattleman, who has 40 years of…
On June 11, the MMA will host a webinar covering how abandoned municipal buildings can be turned into creative economy spaces. Jay Paget, program director of the Cultural Facilities Fund, will lead a discussion with representatives from three municipalities about their projects. Harwich Cultural Affairs Director Kara Mewhinney will discuss the 204 Cultural Arts Municipal…
The MMA and the Division of Local Services will host an introductory webinar on developing municipal financial policies on June 3. The webinar will be led by Theo Kalivas of the Financial Management Resource Bureau and Sean Cronin, senior deputy commissioner of Local Services. Cronin and Kalivas will cover key concepts and introduce financial policies…
As a follow-up to a March webinar, the MMA will host a virtual opportunity on May 27 for local leaders to ask questions about the state’s public records and open meeting laws. On March 19, the MMA hosted a webinar with attorneys Lauren Goldberg and Janelle Austin of KP Law reviewing the fundamentals of the…
Many tend to think of performance management as conducting annual performance reviews and addressing poor performance. In fact, managing all staff performance, including excellent performance, helps minimize the incidents in which we must take disciplinary action. In this highly interactive VMLA workshop, Lyn Freundlich* of Change for Good Coaching and Consulting will engage participants in…
The MMA will host a mental health awareness webinar for managers and supervisors on May 21 The webinar will help managers identify mental health challenges in employees, employ strategies to support these employees, and appropriately encourage employees to strive for better mental health. In the United States alone, the cost of untreated mental illness to…