Venue
Delaney House
Delaney House, 3 Country Club Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040, USA

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Event Date Sat Apr 1 EDT (over 1 year ago)
Location Delaney House
3 Country Club Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040, USA
Region Americas
Details

The event will bring together regional stakeholders, including municipal officials, planning agencies and legislators, from Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties to address the challenges facing the region, with a specific focus on rural issues.

Conference goals are to promote sustainable cross-governmental partnerships across western Massachusetts, to share strategies for addressing challenges facing rural communities in the region, and to improve rural advocacy efforts.

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio will lead a session covering her office’s priorities for rural communities, with an opportunity for attendees to provide input and feedback.

The conference will conclude with a discussion about the Chapter 90 program and local road conditions, as well as other rural priorities, with Sen. Paul Mark.

Boxed lunches will be available with the option to participate in a networking lunch or take lunch to go after the conference.

Speakers

2023 Speakers

Natalie Blais
Representative

Joanne Comerford
Senator

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll

Diana DiZolgio
State Auditor

Ben Tafoya
Director of the Division of Local Mandates, Office of the State Auditor