Friday, June 14, 2024
Remote Work Essentials for Professionals training gives learners the tools to be effective, healthy, productive remote and hybrid employees. Appropriate for seasoned employees and those new to remote work, the training covers the essential tools to maintain health and wellness, assess your readiness for remote employment, communication and teamwork, and use remote tools such as video conferencing, Sharepoint, Slack, and other communication tools. This course is recommended for anyone who is...
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Philip Marshall will be the keynote speaker at a ME AARP event focused on the dangers of elder abuse. Marshall, with the help of law enforcement, help save Brooke Astor, a New York philanthropist, who summered in Northeast Harbor, from the abuse suffered at the hands of her only son. Municipal leaders are encouraged to attend the June 20 event. For more information, please click here.
Flyer - June 20 Dark Secrets event
11 x 17 Poster - June 20 Dark Secrets event
Thursday, June 6, 2024
MMA Legal Services is reminding members that employer contributions under Maine's New Paid Family Medical Leave ("PFML") law will be required beginning January 1, 2025. See the Legal Update linked below for more information on PFML premium requirements.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Attend the Maine Women's Conference at the University of Southern Maine on October 23rd, 2024 for a day of networking, education and inspiration. This one day conference is packed with breakout sessions, giveaways, discussions and more. It’s purpose is to draw women together to connect, educate, inspire, and empower one another to assume new and expanded roles in the workforce, our lives and communities.
For early bird tickets now through June 20th visit:...
Friday, May 31, 2024
Topic: Subsurface Wastewater Disposal and Septic Tank Failure
Date: Tuesday June 25
Time: 11:30am – 12:00 noon
A member of Maine CDC’s Subsurface Wastewater Team will join us for a half-hour session to overview what the Subsurface Wastewater Team does, what your town Local Plumbing Inspector does and when to refer, approaches to septic tank failure and the potential public health consequences. He’ll also review a recent update to current...
Thursday, May 30, 2024
State disaster assistance is available for communities and businesses impacted by the winter storm events that pummeled the state earlier this year. There are three different grant programs available, including:
Working Waterfront Resilience Grant. Funding is available to repair and rebuild working waterfronts, including wharves and piers that provide a “significant and compelling community benefit to Maine’s commercial fishing and aquaculture...
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
MMA Legal Services has recently issued a new edition of the Municipal Officers Manual. The May 2024 edition replaces the March 2016 revised edition of the Manual and has been updated to reflect recent legislative changes and court decisions impacting municipal officer duties and local government functions. A digital version of the updated manual may be accessed or downloaded by members at no charge. A print version is also available for purchase - click here to order a print...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Last month the Maine Legislature enacted PL 2023, chapter 640, which again revised required sale procedures for real property that is tax-acquired under the real estate tax lien mortgage process (36 M.R.S. §§ 942 - 943). The new legislation takes effect on August 9, 2024. MMA Legal Services has issued guidance for members summarizing the new requirements and addressing frequently asked questions.
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Over the last month, the Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) has conducted weekly webinars aimed at disseminating the contents of the new municipal guide targeted at cultivating Maine’s agricultural future. More information about the webinar series, as well as recordings from the four previous sessions are available here on MFT’s website.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The deadline to serve on MMA’s Executive Committee has been extended to Thursday, April 25 at 5 p.m. Although letters of recommendation are part of the process, understanding that time is a commodity in short supply, interested municipal officials need only submit the application by Thursday (4/25) and all other supporting documents at a later date. As a reminder, eligible candidates include town or city managers, chief administrative officials, and elected municipal...