Written by The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will host a “Form of Government FAQ” webinar for all MMA members on Nov. 29 from noon to 1 p.m. Speakers will include: • Bridgewater Town Manager Michael Dutton, chair of the MMMA’s Form of Government Committee • Sudbury Town Manager Andy Sheehan • Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman • […]
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MMA members are invited to a virtual legislative briefing on Nov. 20 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 recently passed fiscal 2024 state budget, cannabis regulations, zoning compliance […]
The MMA will host a free, one-hour webinar on Nov. 13 with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency sharing municipal best practices for before, during and after an emergency or disaster. Panelists will discuss MEMA’s role in disaster response and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s recovery programs and processes, including timelines, thresholds, and damage assessment processes. […]
A free MMA webinar on Nov. 15 will share valuable tips for running an effective meeting from start to finish. Panelists will cover best practices for agenda preparation, holding meetings in person as well as virtually, and drafting meeting minutes. They will also discuss how to establish expectations and manage public hearings. Speakers will include: […]
Agenda Thursday, November 16 8:30-9:45 a.m.Full Breakfast, Registration 9:30 a.m.Conference WelcomeSteve Bartha, Danvers Town Manager and MMMA President Skill Building: Collaboration, Civility & CommunicationCraig Freshley, Good Group Decisions In this interactive session, Freshley will focus on skills and techniques that every manager needs to lead department heads, employees, and elected and appointed officials toward a […]
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On Oct. 17, the MMA will launch a new, Virtual Municipal Leadership Academy to help promote professional development among municipal officials. The program’s three-part pilot will be led by Cally Ritter, principal of Positive Ripple Training and Consulting, and focus on effective workplace communication. Appointed and elected officials are invited to register now. Sessions will […]
On Nov. 7, the MMA will host a free, 75-minute webinar with the Operational Services Division demonstrating how to navigate the COMMBUYS landing page and conduct an advanced search for contracts, vendors and grants. The Operational Services Division’s Local Government Team will also showcase features within the Statewide Contract and Tradespersons Indexes and discuss posting […]
Local finance committee members are invited to the Association of Town Finance Committees’ Annual Meeting on Nov. 4 at the Sharon Community Center. The meeting will feature four educational workshops, running concurrently during two time slots. The first session will feature “Finance Committee and Budgeting 101,” covering the basics for new members, and a session […]