Innovation will be the focus of the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association’s monthly meeting on July 18 in Boston’s Innovation District. The meeting, “Innovations Around the Commonwealth and Beyond,” will feature interesting topics such as how Artificial Intelligence can take data and turn it into attainable projects, a senior ride-share program, using Facebook Live at public…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold a Women Leading Government event on June 6 at Acton Town Hall. The day will begin with an informal networking session, followed by a discussion about “Better Than Before,” a book by Gretchen Rubin about understanding our habits and how to change them for good. Rubin has a…
The March 21 monthly meeting of the MMMA will focus on improving town finances and working effectively with financial advisors. “Show me the Money: Maximizing the Return on your Financial Strategy and Structure” will feature Division of Local Services Technical Services Bureau Director, Zack Blake, Senior Vice President of Davenport & Company, Joe Mason, and…
This “Galentine’s Day” event will feature a discussion based on Mel Robbins book “The 5 Second Rule” and dedicated networking time. The workshop will offer guidance on collective bargaining, employee contracts, performance reviews, salary and benefits for you and your staff and managing complex relationships. The meeting is free but registration is required. Coffee and…
Get a head start on your 2019 resolutions with an interactive program that will up your public speaking game! Whether you’re a new manager who wants to learn a few new tricks or new in your position and to public speaking, there will be some take-aways for everyone. You will also have lots of opportunity…
Developing Successful Orientations and Retreats Does working with new selectboard/council members overwhelm you? This full day workshop on Thursday, Nov. 15 will focus on the manager’s role in developing and delivering successful orientations for elected officials, and in holding retreats for boards of selectmen, councils, and citizen groups. Participants will work in small teams to…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold a Women Leading Government event on Nov. 14 in Amherst. Featured speakers Amy Martin, director of the Weissman Center for Leadership at Mount Holyoke College, and Al Roberts, director of the University of Massachusetts School of Public Policy, will discuss the challenges women face as they choose a…
The MMMA has partnered with ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders) for this unique program that inspires undergraduate students to pursue local government careers. The day features a “Quickfire” panel that includes 14 speakers from different areas of local government (e.g., police, fire, finance, public health, and economic development). These local leaders will give a quick…
The Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts will discuss budgeting, succession planning, consultant outsourcing, and state opt-in and opt-out laws on Nov. 8 in Carlisle. Zack Blake, chief of the Division of Local Services’ Technical Assistance Bureau, will lead a morning session on budget modeling and forecasting. After lunch, DLS Senior Deputy Commissioner Sean Cronin will…