Massachusetts Select Board Association newly elected training

The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training for newly elected select board members on Friday, June 7, in Devens. Meeting topics include: • An introduction to the open meeting and public records laws, presented by attorney Janelle Austin, a shareholder at KP Law, who will cover the key components of these key…

Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association board meeting

Local Government Advisory Commission

MMA Board of Directors

Municipal Branding: Best Practices and Benefits webinar

A free MMA webinar on June 12 will review a municipal branding project from concept to design to implementation. Panelists will discuss pros, cons, insights and challenges related to developing and using a new municipal brand. Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove will share why she initiated a branding project, and how it benefits her city. She’ll…

Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources annual meeting

Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its Annual Meeting on June 13 at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. The meeting will open with votes on the fiscal 2025 budget and board, along with other MMHR business. Agenda items include a legislative update and two sessions on key human resources topics. John Warner, archivist of the…

Mass Cultural Council: Building Vibrant and Creative Communities Through Arts and Culture webinar

The MMA will host two webinars this spring with the Mass Cultural Council discussing how arts and culture can drive growth and enrich municipalities. The first webinar, on May 28, will discuss the mission, vision and impact of the Mass Cultural Council. Panelists will discuss how communities can support and promote the arts by appointing…

Inspiring Climate Action: Funding Decarbonization and Navigating Energy Codes webinar

On June 25, the fourth session of the MMA’s “Inspiring Climate Action” webinar series will explore funding opportunities available to municipalities — particularly grants and tax credits — to support decarbonization efforts. Green Communities Division Director Joanne Bissetta will discuss a new state grant program, Climate Leader Communities, run by the Department of Energy Resources.…

Women Leading Government meeting

This event is currently at capacity. To be placed on the waitlist, please send an email to registrations@mma.org and you will be notified if a space becomes available. If you have any questions, please reach out to Denise Baker at dbaker@mma.org. Thank you. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell will be the featured speaker at a…