Wednesday, November 18, 2026 4:00 – 7:00 p. m.
MAA Annual Meeting & Elections
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 4:00 – 7:00 p. m.
Elks Lodge • 95 Speen Street • Natick, MA
Invasive Insects on the Move: What to Watch for in 2027
Elizabeth Barnes, Ph. D. Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Invasive insect pests continue to reshape our landscapes and challenge tree care professionals throughout Massachusetts and New England. Get a timely look at the pests arborists should have on their radar as we head into the 2027 growing season— including what to look for, emerging concerns, and how to respond. MDAR & ISA CEUs pending
For additional details, and to register, visit MassArbor. org.
UMass Green School
Arboriculture Track in the Spotlight:
The curriculum will help attendees to grow a range of skills from learning to identify potential problems before they occur, to avoiding being injured on the job. Topics of particular benefit include arboricultural safety standards, understanding construction injury to trees, pruning, cabling and guying, insect and disease problems of trees, and tree risk identification and management.
Registration closes 10 / 21 / 26 or sooner if the course reaches capacity.
www. umass. edu / agriculture-food-environment / landscape / education-events / umass-extensions-green-school
Annual Elections
Members will vote on the following slate of officers and directors recommended by the Nominating Committee for 2027:
President Max Ford-Diamond, MCA City of Boston
Vice President Brandon Maltby, MCA Maltby & Co., Inc.
Treasurer Kieran D. Yaple, MCA Bartlett Tree Experts
Past President Russell Holman, MCA Eversource
MCA Representative Julie Clements, MCA Newton Cemetery & Arboretum
Directors
Keith Bernard, MCA Barrett Tree Service East
Steve Vernon, MCA Harrison McPhee
Matt Fisk, MCA Fisk Tree Service
Bylaws Update The MAA Board of Directors is recommending an update to the Association’ s current Bylaws. Members will receive advance notice detailing the proposed revisions, which will be presented for a vote at the meeting.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for an important evening of education, association business, and connection with your fellow MAA members.
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