Training and Seminars

The Division of Local Services Legal Staff offers its "Recent Developments in Municipal Law" seminars for local officials every fall.  Presentations include new legislation and recent court decisions pertaining to local government. The next seminars will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013 at The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke and Friday, October 4, 2013 at The Lantana in Randolph.  Registration information will be posted here in mid-summer 2013.

The Division of Local Services offers a seminar for recently elected or appointed officials every June. With an emphasis on the basics, this course is designed to foster a team approach to the various offices by developing an understanding of the responsibilities of the various offices as well as their interrelationship.  The 2013 New Officials Finance Forum will be held on Thursday, June 6th at the Hogan Center, The College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA.   Registration Form     Agenda 

A comprehensive on-line PowerPoint presentation to guide local officials through the completion of the Tax Base Levy Growth (LA13) and the Amended Tax Base Levy Growth (LA13A). This presentation will clarify what is allowable new growth and proper column adjustments (particularly Column D) through the use of examples and exercises. After completing the New Growth PowerPoint presentation, click on case study to measure your comprehension of the subject matter.