What's New in Municipal Law 2024 - Virtual

The Division of Local Services legal staff will offer its annual seminar "What's New in Municipal Law" for local officials on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The seminar will be held virtually via Zoom and will be an abridged version of the in-person seminars.

The seminar kicks off with a condensed general session highlighting new legislation, recent court decisions pertaining to local government, and DLS updates. DLS legal staff will discuss the Municipal Empowerment Act and Appellate Tax Board cases and court cases. The afternoon session will discuss current and recurring issues of interest related to: (1) assessing water rights, pro forma, pro rata and supplemental assessments, property coming on or off the tax rolls, and unique situations involving exemptions; (2) accepting tax payments, applying partial tax payments to outstanding bills, waiving interest on tax bills, cash availability and borrowing; and (3) municipal finance issues related to the anti-aid amendment, public purpose doctrine, characterization of unique receipts, and budget appropriation issues.

The virtual seminar runs from 9am to 3pm.

Space is limited so register now! Registration and payment must be received by October 3, 2024. The registration fee is $100.00 payable online. New this year: Payments will only be accepted using the online payment system. No cancellations or refunds after October 3, 2024.  Any questions regarding the seminars should be directed to dlsregistration@dor.state.ma.us. We look forward to seeing you!

The Massachusetts Association Assessing Officers (MAAO) will grant four (4) hours of continuing education credits to assessors attending this program.