Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Agenda 8:30 a.m. Coffee, Registration 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome Melissa Goff, WLG Committee Vice Chair and Brookline Deputy Town Administrator 9:30 – 10 a.m. Book/Podcast Discussion: Angie Ellison, Member in Transition Vanessa Hale, Assistant Town Administrator, Southborough 10 – 11 a.m. From Imposter to Influencer: Strength and Storytelling in Public Service Marissa Baum, Head…
This webinar will provide municipal leaders with actionable ideas for getting started with their opioid settlement funds. Participants will hear approaches and best practices for organizing their assessment and planning activities and learn about the benefits of working regionally, with a real-life example from the town of Sudbury. The session will highlight common challenges, a…
Agenda Thursday, November 20 8:30-9:30 a.m. Full Breakfast, Registration 9:30-9:45 a.m. Conference Welcome and Introductions John Mangiaratti, Acton Town Manager and MMMA President 9:45-11:30 a.m. Prioritizing Strategic Planning Allison Iantosca, Professional Certified Coach How do you focus on long-range goals when you have a full plate in front of you? How do you make room…
The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will hold its third biennial training session for newly elected councillors on Friday, Dec. 5. The free meeting is targeted to newly elected officials, but all city and town councillors are invited. Agenda 8:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, Coffee 9 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Brendan Sweeney, MMCA President and Beverly City…
The MMA will host a webinar on Dec. 9 spotlighting three “alternative response teams” throughout the state. These unarmed community response programs, rooted in racial equity and trauma-informed practices, work to provide behavioral health support and resources to community members. Attendees will hear about Lynn’s CALM Team, Cambridge’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team,…
Connect 351, the MMA’s annual conference, will be held Jan. 22-24 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and the Omni Hotel in Boston’s Seaport District. Registration for Connect 351 opened Oct. 1. Special MMA-negotiated reduced-rate lodging is available to Connect 351 attendees at numerous hotels in the Seaport area. Visit Connect351.org for complete information.