Training for newly elected select board members is June 9

Athol Town Manager Shaun Suhoski (left), Former Arlington Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine (middle) and Lincoln Select Board Member Jennifer Glass (right) will speak at a training session for newly elected select board members on June 9.

On June 9, the Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training session for newly elected select board members to help them have a successful start in their new role.

Key topics of the day-long event include municipal finance and budgeting, sources of state funding, the open meeting and public records laws, and collaborative decision making.

A lunchtime discussion will provide an opportunity to hear from veteran select board members about their experiences, followed by a question and answer session.

The training will be targeted to newly elected members, but any select board member is welcome to attend for a refresher and an opportunity to network with colleagues.

Registration and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m. The program will start at 9 a.m., and lunch will be served. The full agenda is available at www.mma.org, and online registration is available.

The training will be held at Devens Commons Center, 31 Andrews Parkway in Devens.

Newly elected select board members are encouraged to share their contact information with the MMA (by email to database@mma.org) in order to receive information about Select Board Association events.