Friday, August 23, 2024
Help shape the future of General Assistance in Maine! Maine's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office for Family Independence is seeking input from municipal GA Administrators and members of the Maine Welfare Directors Association. DHHS is dedicated to enhancing their customer service and improving the GA training programs for municipalities. Reach out to take part in a 30-minute interview or a 60-75 minute focus group by contacting [email protected]. ...
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Maine CDC has resources for municipalities, organizations, and individuals to help protect their communities and families from mosquito-borne diseases. Maine CDC is available 24/7 at 1-800-821-5821 or at [email protected] for mosquito-borne disease questions. Additionally, the following resources are also available:
Mosquito-Borne Disease Preparation and Response Webinar for Municipalities
Municipal Mosquito-Borne Illness Prevention and Response Guidance (PDF)...
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is hosting two workshops tailored for municipal and state highway personnel, certified animal damage control agents, foresters, and wildlife biologists responsible for resolving roadside conflicts with beavers. Presenters will share cost-effective, time-tested methods and devices to co-exist with beavers residing along Maine’s roads, Each session will include both classroom and field instruction. The first...
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Due to State of Maine cybersecurity concerns, Maine Planning Assistance Program (MPAP) cannot continue using Google Forms. This has forced us to move the Growth Management Program survey to a Survey 123 format. What does this mean for you?
If you have already taken the survey, thank you! Your responses have been received and will be included in the final tally and analysis.
If you have started the survey (in Google) but have not completed it, you need to complete and submit it before...
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has updated their Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for municipalities to help understand the department’s authority and municipal authority in current statutes governing several activities municipalities may encounter such as: Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, Jurisdiction over Great Ponds, Public Trust Doctrine, Public Usage on Great Ponds, Moorings, Navigational Aids, Wildlife Causing Damage, Shooting Ranges, Recreational...
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP) is seeking feedback from planners, municipal officials, and volunteers from throughout the state about the past and future of Maine’s Growth Management Program. Municipal officials willing to share their experiences, ideas, and desires to improve the Growth Management Program are encouraged complete the survey by the September 13, 2024 deadline.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the availability of $40 million to help nonprofits and government agencies provide free legal assistance for low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction.
The deadline to apply is August 20. Current grantees and new applicants are both encouraged to apply.
HUD launched the Eviction Protection Grant Program, a first-of-its-kind federal program, in 2021. As of March, it...
Friday, August 9, 2024
The deadline for submitting proposals for the second round of the 2024 Waste Diversion Grants Program has been extended by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to August 22, 2024. Applications are encouraged from all interested municipalities, regional associations, and Maine businesses. The Department expects to grant a total of approximately $125,000, with awards for accepted proposals ranging from $1,000 and $40,000.
Application details and copies of the RFP...
Friday, August 9, 2024
MMA Legal Services has recently issued a new Supplement No. 5 to the 2016 revised edition of the Guide to Municipal Liens. This supplement includes updated tax lien forms that have been revised to comply with legislation that takes effect August 9, 2024. These updated forms include changes to the information contained in the 30-Day Demand Notice and the Notice of Impending Foreclosure – forms that are required as part of the tax lien mortgage foreclosure process under 36...
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The 2024 Stormwater Conference will be held Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland, Maine. This year’s conference is focused on “Adapting for the Coming Storms”.
This biennial conference brings together professionals from the Northeast region and fosters connections between technology companies, planners, infrastructure designers, builders, engineers, and state and municipal leaders. Learn from and collaborate with...