Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
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…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual meeting on June 5 in Danvers. The agenda features: • The workshop “Supporting Your Municipal Employee’s Medicare Journey” • A legislative update from MMA Legislative Director Dave Koffman • Networking opportunities • The MMHR annual business meeting The Medicare workshop, led by Tom Adamson, director of market…
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 Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold a half-day boot camp on June 12 at the Charlton Public Library. The free event will feature a panel discussion on engaging your workforce. Speakers will include Barnstable Town Manager Mark Ells, Tyngsborough Town Manager Colin Loiselle, and Springfield Assistant Human Resources Director Caitlyn Julius. There will also…
The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training for newly elected select board members on Friday, June 13, in Devens. The training is targeted to select board members who are newly elected or in their first term, but any select board member is welcome to attend for a refresher and networking opportunities. The…
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…
Women Leading Government will hold a half-day meeting on June 26 at the Sturbridge Publick House. This session will focus on setting boundaries and developing your own voice, two skills that most women find challenging. The meeting will open with a book and podcast discussion of Mel Robbins’ the “Let Them Theory.” Registration is $25…
This is a tentative meeting that will be held “if necessary.”
long-range planning meeting
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Labor Relations Seminar on Oct. 23 in Devens.