Governor's Cabinet Secretaries Keynote Panel
- Secretary Edward Augustus, Housing and Livable Communities
- Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz, Administration and Finance
- Secretary Jason Snyder, Technology Services and Security
- Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt, Transportation
Conference Breakout Sessions Making the Most of Federal Funding Listen to presentations from a variety of stakeholders discussing the ways that municipalities, Regional Planning Agencies (RPAs), and nonprofits can make the most of federal funding. This workshop will also include background information on the newly signed Federal Funds bill as well as an overview of the avenues for assistance in accessing these once-in-a-generation funding opportunities.
Climate Resiliency & Decarbonization Hear from Melissa Lavinson, the Executive Director of the new Office of Energy Transformation- the first established Office of Energy Transformation in the United States. Additionally, municipal and regional staff will discuss how they are leading the charge to help communities hit emissions and resiliency goals.
Economic Development: From Gateway Cities to Rural Communities Learn how communities are revitalizing their downtowns, redeveloping their brownfields, and spurring growth through data. The panel for this workshop will also provide background on how municipalities can make the most of Community One Stop for Growth opportunities.
The Future of Housing in Massachusetts Hear about the recently signed Affordable Homes Act and how municipalities and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities are preparing for the new policies and funding streams that this bill creates. |
