The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association is hosting a budgeting during COVID-19 webinar via Zoom. It’s free and all city and town councillors are welcome to register. The speaker is Framingham Chief Operating Officer Thatcher W. Kezer III, who will discuss how COVID 19 is impacting city budgets and provide guidance on moving forward with a…
Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus and out of an abundance of concern for the health of our members and staff, MMA is canceling the MMCA regional meeting scheduled for May 2. At this time, we have not determined if this meeting will be rescheduled. We will keep you posted.
Due to an increasing number of people being diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus and out of an abundance of concern for the health of our members and staff, MMA is canceling the MMCA Statewide Spring Dinner scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, from 6 to 9 pm. At this time, we have not determined if this…
Following city elections in November, the Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will host a workshop for newly elected councillors on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Worcester. The conference will include three breakout sessions, on municipal budgeting, constituent services, and navigating the role of a city councillor. “You’ve Been Elected – Now What? Navigating Your Role as a…
The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will host a Spring Regional Meeting at the MGM Resort and Casino in Springfield on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The topic bringing councillors’ to Western Massachusetts this spring is economic development. Members will hear from the featured speaker, Michael Kennealy the recently appointed Secretary of…
The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will hold a President’s Dinner on March 13 at Ken’s Steakhouse in Framingham. The event, to be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., is open to all council members. Council presidents from across the state will also be honored. The group will be welcomed by Dennis Giombetti, council president for…
Social media and ethics will be the topics of a Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association regional meeting on Sept. 20. All councillors and aldermen are invited to learn about ethics, social media, and best practices on maintaining appropriate relationships with constituents and the press. Agenda 7 a.m. Registration, Networking, Breakfast 7:40 a.m. Welcoming Remarks & Membership…
Agenda 5:30 p.m. Registration and Networking Reception 6:15 p.m. Dinner and Welcoming Remarks • Monica Medeiros, MMCA President and Melrose Alderman 6:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker • Andrea Campbell, Boston City Council President 7:30 p.m. MMA Legislative Update • John Robertson, MMA Legislative Director 7:50 p.m. Open Discussion 8 p.m.…
Register online While the training is aimed at newly elected councillors and aldermen, veterans are also welcome. Agenda 8:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, Breakfast 9 a.m. President’s Welcome Monica Medeiros, MMCA President, Melrose Alderman 9:15 a.m. Keynote Presentation You’ve Been Elected – Now What? Navigating Your Role as a Councillor Sean Cronin,…
Agenda 5:30 p.m. Registration, Networking 6:10 p.m. Welcoming Remarks • Monica Medeiros, Alderman, Melrose, and President, Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association 6:15 p.m. Legislative Update • John Robertson, MMA Legislative Director 6:30 p.m. Panel Presentation: Municipal Finance and Budgeting • Sandy Pooler, Deputy Town Manager, Arlington The meeting is free,…