ATFC to hold spring conference on April 30

COVID-related recovery programs and capital planning will be the focus of the Association of Town Finance Committees’ Spring Conference on Saturday, April 30, at Pine Ridge Golf Club in Oxford.

In the first educational session, MMA Senior Legislative Analyst Jackie Lavender Bird will discuss the American Rescue Plan and other COVID-related recovery programs.

The second session will highlight best practices in capital planning.  Medfield Finance Committee Chair and ATFC Governing Board Member Jeremy Marsette will discuss his committee’s work to establish and implement a capital plan over the past several years. Kasey Bik from the Division of Local Services will offer guidance on developing a capital plan, focusing on three key areas: how to inventory, prioritize and pay for capital needs.

The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch served at noon. The cost is $25 for ATFC members and $35 for all other registrants.

Until further notice, in-person meetings will require attendees to show proof of being fully vaccinated (card, photo or QR code) on the day of the event. (Religious or medical vaccine exemptions are allowed with a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours.) Masks are optional. These safety protocols are subject to change based on the latest public health data and guidance.