Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Agenda Thursday, November 21 8:15 – 9:30 a.m. Full Breakfast Registration 9:30 – 10 a.m. Conference Welcome Kristi Williams, Westborough Town Manager and MMMA President 10 a.m. Building Public Trust Patrick Field, Senior Mediator, Consensus Building Institute 12 – 1 p.m. Lunch 1 – 3 p.m. Building Public Trust, continued 4 – 5:30 p.m. Reception…
An interactive MMA webinar on Nov. 18 will review key legal issues municipal officials face when regulating holiday displays and decorations in their communities. Attorney Janelle Austin of KP Law will discuss case law relevant to holiday displays on public property, as well as constitutional considerations for municipal holiday displays and best practices regarding holiday…
We regret to inform you that the MMCA member training session, scheduled for Sat., Nov. 16 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston, is canceled due to low registration. We apologize for any inconvenience.
This event is full, please send an email to registrations@mma.org to join the waitlist. De-escalation techniques will be the focus of a Women Leading Government meeting on Nov. 7 at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. Agenda 8:30 a.m. Breakfast, Coffee and Registration 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Kristi Williams, MMMA President and Westborough Town…
Local finance committee members are invited to the Association of Town Finance Committees’ Annual Meeting on Nov. 2 at the Sharon Community Center. The opening speaker will be Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation President Doug Howgate. The meeting will feature four educational workshops, running concurrently during two time slots. The first session will feature “Finance Committee and…
Massachusetts Municipal Human Resources will hold its annual Labor Relations Seminar on Oct. 25 in Devens. The registration fee is $90 for MMHR members and $110 for nonmembers. Agenda 8:30 a.m. Registration & Networking Breakfast 9 a.m. Welcome Remarks Vanessa Hale, Southborough Assistant Town Administrator & MMHR Chair 9:15 a.m. Labor Law Update Attorney Melissa…
The Brass Rail Meeting House, 90 Point Grove Road, Southwick Complete the Google Form to RSVP by Oct. 16 and before sending payment. Cost is $25, including continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Lunch will be a buffet of salad, chicken parmesan and pasta. For those needing dietary accommodations, please note them on the Google…
An interactive MMA webinar on Oct. 22 will offer an extended opportunity for questions and answers about so-called First Amendment audits, and protocols for dealing with them. Attorneys Lauren Goldberg and Janelle Austin of KP Law will discuss practical tips for calmly communicating with “auditors,” who record interactions with local government officials and post them…
All members of Women Leading Government and the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association are invited to WLG’s first virtual book discussion. The book is “That’s What She Said: What Men and Women Need to Know About Working Together,” by Joanne Lipman. Discussion facilitators will be Danvers Deputy Town Manager and Communications Director Jen Breaker, Needham Town…
Each spring and fall, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across Massachusetts to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network in an informal setting and learn about and discuss issues of importance at the local and state level. The MMA’s Legislative Division staff will discuss the latest activity…
Agenda 9:15 – 10 a.m. Registration, Coffee 10 a.m. Welcome Kristi Williams, MMMA President and Westborough Town Manager 10 – 11:30 a.m Community Engagement: Best Practices Members will share their experiences with community engagement, including on MBTA Communities initiatives, capital building projects, and a mobile town hall unit. Andrew Flanagan, Town Manager, Andover Connor Read,…
Each spring and fall, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across Massachusetts to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network in an informal setting and learn about and discuss issues of importance at the local and state level. The MMA’s Legislative Division staff will discuss the latest activity…
We regret to inform you that the MSA Leadership Conference, scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at Lake Pearl in Wrentham, is canceled due to low registration. We apologize for any inconvenience. Members who have already paid to attend the conference will be reimbursed. The MSA Board will consider options for delivering some of the agenda…