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...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Join Thomas College on August 28th, 2024, for an exclusive webinar in collaboration with the Immigration Law Office of Anastasia White! In this ninety-minute session, gain invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and the H1B Visa process. Whether you're an employer seeking to understand visa sponsorship or a business looking to enhance your workforce with international talent, this webinar is your...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
The Chapter 428 draft rule was posted for public comment in February 2024. In response to comments received from the public and the Board of Environmental Protection, the Department made changes to the draft rule and reposted the draft rule to provide an opportunity for additional public comment. The additional comment period opened on July 9, 2024, and it will close at 5:00 PM ET on August 26, 2024.
For more information, including a link to the revised Chapter 428 draft rule and...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Governor Janet Mills has announced that 68 Maine working waterfronts are set to receive $21.2 million in resilience grants from the State of Maine to support recovery and rebuilding from damage caused by devastating storms this past winter. Read the press release and see the list of awardees, including 7 municipalities, here: https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-announces-212-million-resilience-grants-68-maine-working-waterfronts-damaged
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting grant proposals to support the development, implementation or improvement of programs, initiatives or activities designed to increase the diversion of solid waste from disposal. All interested municipalities, regional associations and Maine businesses are encouraged to apply by August 8, 2024. More information is available at https://www.maine.gov/dep/news/news.html?id=12876250