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…
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. 6 to review the basic building blocks of municipal finance. The webinar will be led by Sean Cronin and Zack Blake from the Division of Local Services, who will highlight topics including Proposition 2½, budgeting revenues and expenditures, and the importance of financial policies, forecasting and…
A free MMA webinar on Jan. 11 will explore the art of communication in challenging times, including how to have productive dialogue with a clear head and how to overcome feelings related to volatility. In today’s world, where tensions run high and conflicts seem inevitable, finding common ground through dialogue can feel like a daunting…
A free MMA webinar on Jan. 9 will review the objectives of a performance appraisal system and offer practical tips for setting “SMART” goals to start the year off right. Joellen Cademartori, CEO of GovHR, will share strategies for reviewing and completing appraisal forms and setting measurable goals that can be used to quantify progress.…
A free MMA webinar on Jan. 3 with attorney Mark Reich of KP Law will review best practices for municipal flag flying policies and handling requests from third parties to fly flags. The webinar will also address First Amendment concerns in the wake of increasing interest in this form of expression. Reich, a shareholder at…