Alternative Response Teams: Building a Program That Fits your Community’s Needs webinar

The MMA will host a webinar on Dec. 9 spotlighting three “alternative response teams” throughout the state. These unarmed community response programs, rooted in racial equity and trauma-informed practices, work to provide behavioral health support and resources to community members. Attendees will hear about Lynn’s CALM Team, Cambridge’s Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team, […]

Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association Newly Elected Training

The Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association will hold its third biennial training session for newly elected councillors on Friday, Dec. 5. The program will begin with “You’ve Been Elected — Now What? Navigating Your Role as a Councillor,” a panel discussion with experienced councillors who will share guidance on topics ranging from constituent services to working […]

Massachusetts Municipal Communicators Virtual Roundtable

The Massachusetts Municipal Communicators will host a dynamic virtual roundtable on Oct. 30 from noon to 1:45 p.m. The free meeting, open to MMC members, will feature peer-led discussions on three key areas of municipal communications: • Community engagement: Strategies for building trust and participation across diverse audiences • Graphic design and video: Tips and […]

Planning and Partnering for Impact: Best Practices for Municipal Opioid Settlement Funds webinar

This webinar will provide municipal leaders with actionable ideas for getting started with their opioid settlement funds. Participants will hear approaches and best practices for organizing their assessment and planning activities and learn about the benefits of working regionally, with a real-life example from the town of Sudbury. The session will highlight common challenges, a […]