Registration is open for the annual Massachusetts Select Board Association’s Rural and Western Massachusetts Conference, which will be held on Saturday, April 27 at Hotel Northampton, 36 King Street in Northampton.

The cost to attend is $35 and includes breakfast and lunch. A complete agenda will be available soon at mma.org.

Anne Gobi, Director of Rural Affairs at the MA Executive Office of Economic Development, will deliver the keynote address. A former state senator representing communities in Worcester and Hampden counties, Gobi has a deep understanding of the challenges facing rural municipalities, as well as their unique needs

Gobi was appointed to the newly created role by the Healey-Driscoll administration last June. She will take questions following her presentation. The agenda also includes a legislative panel focused on rural priorities and a session on creative strategies for affordable housing development.

MMA members register HERE.
Non-MMA members may call Anneke at MMA for registration via the phone Mon – Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (pay by check at the event):
413-426-7272 extension 104
acraig@mma.org