The MMA will host a free, one-hour webinar on Nov. 13 with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency sharing municipal best practices for before, during and after an emergency or disaster. Panelists will discuss MEMA’s role in disaster response and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s recovery programs and processes, including timelines, thresholds, and damage assessment processes.…
On Oct. 17, the MMA will launch a new, Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy to help promote professional development among municipal officials. The program’s three-part pilot will be led by Cally Ritter, principal of Positive Ripple Training and Consulting, and focus on effective workplace communication. Appointed and elected officials are invited to register now. Sessions will…
On Nov. 7, the MMA will host a free, 75-minute webinar with the Operational Services Division demonstrating how to navigate the COMMBUYS landing page and conduct an advanced search for contracts, vendors and grants. The Operational Services Division’s Local Government Team will also showcase features within the Statewide Contract and Tradespersons Indexes and discuss posting…
On Oct. 17, the MMA will launch a new, Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy to help promote professional development among municipal officials. The program’s three-part pilot will be led by Cally Ritter, principal of Positive Ripple Training and Consulting, and focus on effective workplace communication. Appointed and elected officials are invited to register now. Sessions will…
On Oct. 17, the MMA will launch a new, Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy to help promote professional development among municipal officials. The program’s three-part pilot will be led by Cally Ritter, principal of Positive Ripple Training and Consulting, and focus on effective workplace communication. Appointed and elected officials are invited to register now. Sessions will…
A free webinar for MMA members on Sept. 26 will discuss how to effectively communicate with constituents and customize outreach according to the target audience. Panelists will explore the spectrum of engagement, including when to consult, involve or collaborate with residents, and the importance of “being your own news organization.” Speakers will include Easton Assistant…
A free webinar for MMA members on Sept. 18 will provide an overview of federal and state grants available to municipalities and best practices for writing, submitting and administering grants. Panelists will discuss how to factor grant funding into budgets and long-term planning, and share resources to assist cities and towns with the grant process.…
On Aug. 15, the MMA will host a free, hour-long webinar with the Operational Services Division to review statewide contracts and the use of COMMBUYS for procurement. Panelists from the OSD’s Local Government Team will discuss how to use statewide contracts effectively, identify underused contracts, post bid announcements, and search for products and vendors. Speakers…