DLS Workshop

Register Today for "What's New in Municipal Law 2019"

The Division of Local Services Legal Staff will offer its annual seminar "What's New in Municipal Law" for local officials on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke and Thursday, October 10, 2019 at The Lantana in Randolph. The general session in the morning will review new legislation and recent court decisions pertaining to local government.

The afternoon session will consist of three concurrent workshops that will discuss current and recurring issues of interest related to: (1) tax administration, including abatement and appellate tax board jurisdiction; 8 of 58 case studies; and an update on solar facility issues; (2) treasurer/collector and accountant Issues, including other post-employment benefits (OPEB) fund; collection of non-tax municipal charges; accounting treatment of short-term rental local option impact fees, and cannabis, casino and transportation network company (TNC) revenues; and (3) discussion of laws and best practices governing separation of municipal duties; regionalization issues.

Please click the following for the agenda and the registration form. Registrations must be received by September 19, 2019. Pre-registration is required.

If you have any questions about these seminars, please contact DLS Training Coordinator Jennifer McAllister at 617-626-3838 or dlsregistration@dor.state.ma.us.

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

(note our Accountant and Assessor attend annually)