Written by The Massachusetts Select Board Association will host its third Western and Rural Massachusetts Municipal Conference on Saturday, April 1, in Holyoke. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll will deliver a keynote address. The event will bring together regional stakeholders, including municipal officials, planning agencies and legislators, from Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties to address the challenges […]
Registration is now open for the MMA’s spring series of Legislative Breakfast Meetings, which will be held on March 17 and March 24. Each year, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across the Commonwealth to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network in an informal setting and learn […]
Registration is now open for the MMA’s spring series of Legislative Breakfast Meetings, which will be held on March 17 and March 24. Each year, the MMA hosts a series of meetings in communities across the Commonwealth to give local leaders, legislators and MMA staff the opportunity to network in an informal setting and learn […]
A free MMA webinar on March 28 will highlight strategies for effective conflict management. Conflict among appointed and elected officials may create a negative environment, hinder communication and collaboration, and impact goals and objectives. Municipal officials have the ability, however, to approach conflict positively and elicit favorable outcomes. This webinar will cover how to skillfully […]
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Appointed and elected officials are invited to register now for a timely and informative webinar on social media best practices. Panelists will explain how to use social media as a tool to communicate and engage with communities while complying with the unique requirements imposed on municipal officials. They will also discuss social media best practices […]
Note: The MMA is not checking vaccination status for in-person meetings, but is advising attendees to keep up with the latest COVID vaccines for which they are eligible. All attendees are urged to take an at-home rapid antigen test prior to attending, and not attend if they have any COVID symptoms or if a household […]
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Appointed and elected municipal officials may register online for a free MMA webinar on Feb. 7 that will review guidelines for effective public meeting facilitation. Panelists will discuss how to prepare for municipal meetings, highlighting best practices for preparation, assembling an agenda, and managing time efficiently. Panelists will also share strategies for responding to unruly […]
Note: The MMA is not checking vaccination status for in-person meetings, but is advising attendees to keep up with the latest COVID vaccines for which they are eligible. All attendees are urged to take an at-home rapid antigen test prior to attending, and not attend if they have any COVID symptoms or if a household […]