Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The MMA will host a webinar on Aug. 27 reviewing how to transform municipal communications work “from scattered to strategic.” Ashley Curtis, digital media marketing manager in Cambridge, and Florencia Rullo, communications manager in Nantucket, will share insights on streamlining municipal communications. Topics will include: • Simplifying your social media presence with a clear visual…
An MMA webinar on Aug. 20 will focus on crisis communications and the importance of consistent messaging when cities and towns face unexpected challenges. President Joyce McMahon and Jennifer Ranz, both of McMahon Communications, will provide a practical introduction to crisis communication planning and response, and demonstrate how preparation can make all the difference in…
A panel of attorneys with the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association will address timely legal topics affecting municipalities during an MMA webinar on Aug 6. • John Finnegan, an attorney with Hill Law, will provide an update on an April Land Court decision relative to tax title takings and the calculation of interest. • Nicole Costanzo,…
Interim Secretary of Economic Development Ashley Stolba will be the featured speaker at the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association summer meeting on Thursday, July 17. Meeting registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Granite Links Country Club in Quincy, followed by an MMA update with Legislative Director Dave Koffman and Secretary Stolba.
The MMA will host a webinar on July 15 that will provide an overview of private roads, with examples of local practice from municipal employees and an experienced attorney. With over 3,000 miles of private roads and pressure to expand housing and other developments across the state, municipalities can’t escape conversations about unaccepted roads. This…
This event is at capacity. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. 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…
Please join us for a Massachusetts Municipal Communicators (MMC) Virtual Meeting on June 25, from 12-1 p.m. on Accessible Practices in Municipal Communications! This free meeting is open to all MMC members. Learn about ways of ensuring accessible, effective communication in your municipality. Participants will receive an overview of ADA considerations within municipal communications and…
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…
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. Registration…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold a half-day boot camp on June 12 at the Charlton Public Library. Please note that the Library does not open until 9:15 a.m. Agenda 9:15 a.m. Coffee, Registration 9:45 a.m. Welcome, Introductions Denise Casey, Deputy Town Manager, North Andover, MMMA Program Chair 9:45 – 11 a.m. Engaging Your…
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…
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…
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…
Agenda Wednesday, May 28 1-4 p.m. Registration, Ballroom Lobby 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Facilitated Roundtables, Ballroom Members will lead the discussion at each of these tables. There will be two, 45-minute sessions; participants will choose a new table for the second session. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues while learning more about…