An MMA webinar on April 15 will cover how managers can best support their staff by understanding their needs. Municipal leaders and staff are expected to perform with a high level of skill and grace, but consistently high performance can be impossible if staff don’t feel valued. It’s a common mistake for management to make…
The MMA and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office will host a webinar on April 7 on cryptokiosk considerations for municipalities. The webinar will cover recent developments related to cryptocurrency kiosk fraud, including legislative and enforcement initiatives. There will also be updates on municipal efforts to address cryptokiosk fraud. A cryptocurrency kiosk is similar to an…
On March 17, the MMA will host a webinar on visually communicating municipal budgets. What are municipal leaders doing to make their annual budget digestible, accessible, and engaging for constituents? Award-winning broadcast journalist Dave Kartunen, founder of kartoonEDU, finds that many cities and towns are not presenting their budgets in a way that resonates with…
Following webinars that covered the foundations and the practical applications of artificial intelligence, the MMA will host the third and final webinar in its AI series on March 11, focusing on the guidelines necessary for responsible implementation. Nantucket’s chief technology officer, Michael Alvarez, and communications manager, Florencia Rullo, will discuss how they developed their town’s…
The MMA will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on March 3 covering the State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE 2.0) program. The Department of Public Health is dedicated to improving the health of everyone in the Commonwealth by transforming the local public health system to meet today’s needs. A…
On Feb. 25, the second webinar in the MMA’s AI Webinar Series will offer examples of how municipal leaders throughout the Commonwealth are using artificial intelligence. Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons will showcase examples of how she has used AI in her role, and additional panelists will be announced in the coming weeks. Online registration…
An introduction to artificial intelligence, this session will use the Kendall Project’s framework of “how to think about AI.” Attendees will learn to identify and prioritize AI opportunities for challenges they’re facing.
The MMA will host a webinar on Jan. 14 with the Commonwealth’s Accessibility Center for Consulting, Education and Support Services (ACCESS) team covering what municipalities need to know regarding digital accessibility. In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice updated its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically for state and…
The MMA will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Dec. 17 regarding the State Action for Public Health Excellence (SAPHE 2.0) program. The Department of Public Health says it is committed to improving the health of every person in the Commonwealth by transforming the local public health system to meet…
The MMA will host a webinar on Dec. 9 spotlighting three “alternative response teams” throughout the state. These unarmed community response programs, rooted in racial equity and trauma-informed practices, work to provide behavioral health support and resources to community members. Attendees will hear about Lynn’s CALM Team, Cambridge’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team,…