Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts Fall Meeting

Thursday - October 24, 2024
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

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 Form.

Agenda

9 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

9:20 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Statements
Denise Dembkoski, STAM President
Nicole Parker, Southwick Chief Administrative Officer

9:30 a.m.
Obligating ARPA Funds, ARPA Reports, and Closeout Process
Jennifer Thompson, Capital Strategic Solutions

10:30 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m.
Requirements for and importance of building code enforcement officials.
Ross Seavey, Director of Building and Engineering Education, Training and Code, Office of Public Safety & Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure
Highlighting changes in the building code expected in January 2025.
Harold Leaming, Rutland Building Commissioner and retired state inspector

Noon
Lunch

1 p.m.
AllOne Health
Bringing Out the Best in People: Positive Management Techniques
How to best create a positive workplace, best engage employees, reduce burnout/turnover, and lead through the inevitable conflict and challenges.

1:45 p.m.
Break and Afternoon Snack

2 p.m.
Roundtable Discussion on Positive Management Techniques

3 p.m.
Adjourn

Location
Brass Rail Meeting House, 90 Point Grove Road, Southwick

Contact
STAM President Denise Dembkoski, townadministrator@stow-ma.gov
Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts (STAM)