ABA (American Bar Association)
American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional association in the world. With more than 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public.
APA (American Planning Association)
APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.
APA-Mass Chapter (Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association)
The Massachusetts Chapter of the APA has as it mission to promote the public good through the application of planning for better decision making, to help meet human needs in a manner that enhances the quality and distribution of resources in the physical, social and economic environment, and to advocate an open, informed and inclusive public decision making process to reach rational decisions.
BBA (Boston Bar Association)
Boston Bar Association
CPTC (Citizen Planner Training Collaborative)
This Association provides local planning and zoning officials with tools to make effective decisions regarding their community’s current and future land use. Links to all 14 Regional Planning Agencies.
FPAB (Federation of Planning & Appeals Boards)
Massachusetts Federation of Planning and Appeals Boards
The MA Federation of Planning and Appeals Boards does not currently have a web site but is an excellent resource for planning and zoning information. Call 508-754-3068.
ICMA (Internatinal City Managers Association)
OCMA is the professional and educational association for appointed local government administrators.
IMLA (International Municipal Lawyers Association)
The official municipal bar association of the United States and Canada.
MACC (Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions)
Protecting Wetlands & Open Space Through Education & Advocacy
MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council)
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is a regional planning agency representing 101 cities and towns in the metropolitan Boston area. Created by an act of the Legislature in 1963, it serves as a forum for state and local officials to address issues of regional importance. It is one of 14 RPA’s.
MBA (Massachusetts Bar Association)
MCLE (Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education)
Continuing Legal Education in Massachusetts.
MEBA (Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts)
Site has large amounts of useful information for members and non-members. Members have access to standards and forms. Formerly Mass Conveyancers Association.
MMA (Massachusetts Municipal Association)
The Massachusetts Municipal Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association that provides advocacy, training, publications, research and other services to Massachusetts cities and towns. The MMA is the only statewide organization that brings municipal officials together to establish unified policies, to advocate these policies, and to share information that increases the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of service delivery to community residents.
NLC (National League of Cities)
The nation’s oldest and largest resource for advocacy and research on issues affecting American citiesWebsite of the National League of Cities. Arlington Selectman Charlie Lyons is the current President of the NLC.
PESI (Professional Education Systems Institute, LLC )
Specialized educational seminars. For Massachusetts schedule, select state and topic from the PESI website.
SLLC (State and Local Legal Center)
The State and Local Legal Center was established in 1983 to advance the collective interests of state and local governments before the U.S. Supreme Court. Since its creation it has filed nearly 200 “friend of the court” briefs in support of cases that defend against the erosion of local government authority and fiscal integrity.
U S Conference of Mayors
The leading national association of mayors.
Massachusetts Health Officers Association
Educational and informational programs to the general public on public health topics.
CPA: Community Preservation Coalition (Massachusetts)
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is a new tool to help communities preserve open space and historic sites and create affordable housing. This web site has been created to assist individuals and municipalities in understanding and implementing the CPA.
