Monday, July 22, 2024
MaineDOT, in collaboration with the Eastern Transportation Coalition, has developed a Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF) simulator that allows a person to learn how a mileage-based user fee works, and more specifically, the fiscal impacts on the user.
Maine’s network of roads and bridges is a critical social and economic lifeline for the people of our state. While ensuring that roads and bridges are adequately maintained is MaineDOT’s top priority, the State’s...
Monday, July 22, 2024
EPA New England is pleased to announce that the Healthy Communities Grant Program is now accepting applications for projects that will benefit one or more New England communities. EPA plans to award approximately 15 cooperative agreements for amounts up to $40,000. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, November 1, 11:59 p.m.
Project Eligibility
The Healthy Communities Grant Program will identify and fund projects that:
Target resources to benefit...
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The University of Maine Augusta will host the 2024 Property Tax School at their Augusta campus. The program will run from Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2, 2024. The Property Tax School provides training for Maine assessing professionals but is open to anyone with an interest in property tax assessment and administration. This program is provided by the Property Tax Division of Maine Revenue Services through its Training and Certification program.
Registration Information
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...