“Best practices for towns of all sizes” is the theme of the 2018 Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association Fall Conference. This year’s conference will break into two tracks: one with workshops for smaller and rural communities, and one with workshops geared toward larger towns. Selectmen will be able to choose topics that are a good fit for…
Housing and economic development will be the topics of a Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association regional meeting on Sept. 25 in Danvers. Agenda 7 a.m. Registration and Networking Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks Jim Lovejoy, MSA President, Mount Washington Selectman 7:45 a.m. Keynote: The Future of Housing & Economic Development in your Community Secretary Jay Ash, Massachusetts…
Register now Employee relations and ethics will be the topics of a Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association regional meeting. All selectmen are invited to learn about how to address employee relations issues that arise in town hall, including harassment, social media and ethics. Agenda 6 p.m. Registration and Networking Reception 6:30 p.m. Welcoming Remarks Jim Lovejoy, MSA…
The Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association will host a training session for newly elected board members. The event will include workshops on municipal budgeting, the open meeting and public record laws, and navigating the role of a selectman. While the training is aimed at newly elected selectmen, veterans who are interested in a refresher are…
Agenda 11:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks and Lunch • Jim Lovejoy, President, MSA and Mount Washington Selectman 11:40 a.m. Legislative Update • Geoff Beckwith, Executive Director, MMA Noon Marijuana Panel Presentation • Margaret J. Hurley, Municipal Law Unit Director, Office of the Attorney General • David Lakeman, Director of Government Affairs, Cannabis…
Municipal leadership is the theme of the Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association Fall Conference. The conference will feature multiple workshops for new and veteran selectmen. Agenda 8 a.m. Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions • Jim Lovejoy, Mount Washington Selectman and President, Massschusetts Selectmen’s Association 8:45 a.m. Legislative Update •…
This meeting is an opportunity for those who live or work in Hampshire County to discuss health insurance-related issues facing towns in Massachusetts. The program will serve as a guide for towns of all sizes to navigate municipal health insurance and other post-employment benefits (OPEB). An interactive session led by Tom O’Brien, treasurer…
Agenda 7:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, Breakfast 7:55 a.m. Welcoming Remarks • Jim Lovejoy, MSA President & Mount Washington Selectman 8 a.m. Panel: How To Make Chapter 40B Work in Your Community • Chrystal Kornegay, Undersecretary, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development • Joe Peznola, Director of Engineering, Hancock Associates •…
The recreational marijuana law will be the topic of the meeting, which is an opportunity for those who live and work near Boston to discuss issues facing towns in Massachusetts. Agenda 11:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks and Lunch • Jim Lovejoy, President, MSA and Mount Washington Selectman 11:45 a.m. Legislative Update •…
Agenda 8:00 a.m. Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Ellen Allen, Norwell Selectman and President, Massachusetts Selectmen’s Association 8:45 a.m. MMA Legislative Update John Robertson, Legislative Director, Massachusetts Municipal Association 9:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Speaker Robert DeLeo, Massachusetts House of Representatives 10:15 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Breakout Session A: Budgeting Basics This…