A free MMA webinar on April 2 will review, step-by-step, how to have productive conversations amidst tension and volatility. Sharon Select Board Chair Kiana Pierre-Louis, who’s also assistant dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Northeastern University, will discuss the art of communication in challenging times, including how to stay clear-headed, unbiased, and empathetic when…
MMA members are invited to a virtual legislative briefing on Thursday, March 28, to hear about the latest activity in the current legislative session that has implications for cities and towns. The one-hour meeting will be held via Zoom beginning at noon. Topics will include the fiscal 2025 state budget, the governor’s Municipal Empowerment Act…
On March 26, the MMA will launch a “climate action” webinar series, which will explore how climate change impacts municipalities and address questions about how appointed and elected officials can take action. Online registration is open for the first webinar in the series, which will feature a “fireside chat” between Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer…
The MMA will host a free webinar on March 20 to review key elements of Chapter 70, the major state aid program for public schools. Brian Allen, the deputy superintendent, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer for the Worcester Public Schools, will cover how the state’s foundation budget for education is determined for school…
The Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association and the MMA are co-sponsoring a webinar on March 13 to discuss best practices for zoning proposals under the MBTA Communities Act. Representatives from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and the Attorney General’s Municipal Law Unit will share what they have learned from their preliminary review of…
The MMA will host a free webinar on March 5 exploring how to streamline the procurement process. Mansfield Select Board Member Maureen Doherty, also a municipal consultant, will discuss the benefits of a centralized vs. decentralized system, tips for organizing bids and delegating authority, and how to implement standard templates and policies. Foxborough’s procurement team…
Last fall, the MMA launched its Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy webinar series to help promote professional development among municipal officials. The program’s three-part pilot, exploring effective communication and feedback, was led by Cally Ritter, principal of Positive Ripple Training and Consulting, and is still available for purchase. The program’s next series, to be held in…
The MMA will host a free webinar on Feb. 26 to discuss key points of the MBTA Communities law related to compliance and enforcement. Attorneys Donna Brewer and Susan Murphy with the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association will review the law, as well as the process and schedule for municipal compliance. Enforcement for non-compliance will also…
Last fall, the MMA launched its Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy webinar series to help promote professional development among municipal officials. The program’s three-part pilot, exploring effective communication and feedback, was led by Cally Ritter, principal of Positive Ripple Training and Consulting, and is still available for purchase. The program’s next series, to be held in…