Mattapoisett Clerk, Victoria JC Asiaf, recently completed her first year of studies at the New England Municipal Clerks’ Institute at Plymouth (NH) State University. This first year is for clerks who have not previously attended an Institute. It offers an introductory course in public administration with interactive classes on communication skills, decision-making, management theory, inter-government relations & procedures and media & written communications. Clerks in Year I experience practical lessons in general and theoretical courses.