September Lunch & Learn - Accessibility in Municipal Government (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Our September monthly lunch and learn webinar is coming up on Wednesday, September 9th at noon. Join us for an informative discussion on accessibility in municipal government, covering physical, digital, and programmatic access for residents with disabilities. We will hear from the following panelists:

Ann E. Lynch, Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection and Civil Rights Divisions at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
Jeffrey Dougan, Assistant Director for Community Services at the Massachusetts Office on Disability
Adam Gojanovich, Accessibility Training Coordinator for the Accessibility Center for Consulting, Education and Support Services (ACCESS)

The webinar will provide an overview of the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB) and explain municipalities' responsibilities under 521 CMR, including common accessibility violations and the importance of maintaining accessible routes during snow and ice conditions. The session will also explore evolving federal requirements for digital accessibility, highlighting what public entities need to know, key content areas that require attention, and best practices for compliance. In addition, attendees will learn practical strategies for responding to requests for reasonable accommodations, with a focus on ensuring inclusive participation in open meetings, town meetings, and other public programs and services.

This session is designed for municipal counsel, officials, and staff seeking to better understand their accessibility obligations and promote equitable access for all community members.

If you have particular questions that you want addressed, please send them to Jim Lampke at james.lampke@lampkelaw.com and he will pass them along.

MMLA 2026 Annual Conference (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year again! Get ready for MMLA's 2026 Annual Conference. The MMLA is excited to be returning to Historic New Bedford for our 2026 Annual Conference on Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2. We are delighted to host this year's conference in historic New Bedford at the Fairfield Inn & Waypoint Conference Center, with Thursday’s dinner across the street at Merrill’s on the Waterfront!

As usual, the MMLA has special room rates for attendees. Reserve your room at the Fairfield Inn at our special rate of $169.00 - $189.00 per night, plus tax and fees. There is free parking for guests. We have a limited number of rooms at this special rate, so you are urged to go on the link below and make your reservation. Given the location and programs, we expect another great turnout so don’t miss out on staying at the Inn with your colleagues. Many members come on Wednesday night at these same special rates and beat the traffic!

Click this link for the online hotel registration access-

Book your group rate for Mass Municipal Lawyers Association 2026

Registration includes continental breakfast on both Thursday and Friday, lunch and dinner on Thursday, refreshments on both days, 6 outstanding panels on municipal law updates, Municipal Potpourri, networking and socializing, presentation of awards, surprises, and more!

Program Topics Include*

Dealing with Challenging Public Records Requests, Appeals and Attorneys' Fees
Land Use Update- Including New Zoning Changes to Chapter 40A, ADUs and Affordable Housing, Data Centers, Pickleball and More
AI and Law Enforcement- What Municipal Counsels Need to Know
Supreme Court Review of Last Term's Cases That Affect Local Government, AND Presentation on Key Parts of the MA Constitution That Affect Local Government
New To Municipal Law Roundtable- for New and Seasoned Municipal Attorneys
Municipal Potpourri
Other topics and events to be announced

Watch your email for more announcements on this popular annual event! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network with your colleagues from around the state.

*Programs subject to change.

Pricing

Just look at what you receive for your registration- 1 ½ days of cutting edge municipal law topics, delicious meals, networking opportunities with fellow municipal attorneys, time in historic New Bedford, surprises and just a plain ol’ great time!

To keep this event affordable for all, we have kept the fees low, with MMLA subsidizing the costs. MMLA does have scholarship funds available if the costs are an issue. We want all our members to be able to attend!

When you compare the costs for this 1 ½ days event to other legal education providers, MMLA is by far the most reasonably priced for all you receive.

Early Bird Special- Register by August 31, 2026 and save!

Members- $200.00, Guests- $65.00
Members with less than 5 years of practice- $150.00 SAVE $50.00!
First Time Member Attendee- Take an additional $10.00 off the applicable charge
Non-Members- $275.00, Guests- $80.00
Local Officials (non-members only) attending the Thursday morning programs and continental breakfast- $50.00
Local Officials (non-members only) attending the Thursday afternoon programs and lunch- $50.00
Local Officials (non-members only) attending the Thursday dinner and Municipal Potpourri- $75.00
Local Officials (non-members only) attending the Friday morning programs and continental breakfast- $50.00

Regular Bird Special- Register after August 31, 2026

Members- $230.00, Guests- $65.00
Members with less than 5 years of practice- $180.00 SAVE $50.00!
Non-Members- $290.00, Guests- $80.00
Local Officials (non-members/guests only) attending the Thursday morning programs and continental breakfast- $50.00
Local Officials (non-members/guests only) attending the Thursday afternoon programs and lunch- $50.00
Local Officials (non-members/guests only) attending the Thursday dinner and Municipal Potpourri- $75.00
Local Officials (non-members/guests only) attending the Friday morning programs and continental breakfast- $50.00

New Bedford is an exciting and historic city- lots to see and do! Bring your family!

For more information, please contact Jim Lampke :

Cell: 617-285-4561

executivedirector@massmunilaw.org or james.lampke@lampkelaw.com

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