Written by The MMA will host a webinar on July 8 to explore the core components of organizational alignment and offer strategies for building a more cohesive municipal structure. The webinar will be led by Great Barrington Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove, who has two decades of experience in leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement in numerous municipalities […]
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Municipal leaders will share their experiences navigating a municipal website refresh process during an MMA webinar with the Massachusetts Municipal Communicators on June 30. Panelists will review strategies, lessons learned, branding considerations and more to help prepare municipal leaders to update their municipal websites. Panelists will include: • Taylor Galusha, communications director, Lexington • Christina […]
Women Leading Government will hold a half-day meeting on June 25 at UMass Amherst featuring Allison Iantosca, a professional certified coach and business owner. Iantosca’s interactive presentation will focus on “What Makes a Great Leader,” which is also the title of her podcast. The cost is $25, including lunch. Women Leading Government events are open […]
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On June 23, the MMA will host a webinar titled “You Can’t Always Have It Your Way: Delivering Consistent Constituent Services.” The webinar will explore: • The differences between customers and constituents • How to improve public understanding of the “product” they receive as taxpayers • Practical strategies for providing consistent, compassionate service • Equity […]
On June 17, the MMA will host a webinar for municipal leaders covering the Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Massachusetts program, which helps commercial and industrial property owners finance energy efficiency improvements for existing buildings or for qualifying new construction projects. Properties eligible for financing include commercial buildings, industrial buildings, and multi-family buildings with five […]
The Massachusetts Select Board Association will hold a free training session for newly elected select board members on Friday, June 12, in Devens. The training will include sessions on municipal finance, the open meeting and public records laws, and other key topics for members of select boards. Attendees will also have opportunities to network with […]
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This session will focus on how municipalities can keep stakeholders informed after a successful override attempt. It will include how you can clearly explain budget decisions and outline the specific local programs that will be supported by the override. The importance of managing staff and residents’ expectations will also be explored. The post Cultivating Transparency […]