Written by 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 about and discuss issues of importance at the local and state level. MMA Legislative staff will discuss the latest activity in the current […]
The MMA will host a free webinar on March 20 to review key elements of Chapter 70, the major state aid program for public schools. Brian Allen, the deputy superintendent, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer for the Worcester Public Schools, will cover how the state’s foundation budget for education is determined for school […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
The MMA’s MunEnergy program will hold a free, one-hour webinar on Feb. 29 to provide timely information about spring energy costs and to discuss what spring weather and climate change will mean for energy markets, as well as the optimal time to purchase energy as we head into the spring. Click here to register for […]
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 […]
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 […]