Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The National League of Cities will host a series of free grant writing bootcamps, which will be held this fall. The sessions are designed to provide municipal leaders the information, guidance, and tips necessary to successfully apply for the grant funding available to rural communities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. This next round of sessions will focus on five programs including: Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities...
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications for planning assistance to help municipalities bring together residents to select strategies to grow the local outdoor recreation economy. Eligible applicants include local governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations, with special consideration given to small towns and rural communities, as well as communities located in the northern border region of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. For more information...
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
On Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., MMA is hosting a free informational webinar regarding the recently implemented ServeStrong initiative. This program, which is offered to municipal associations by National League of Cities (NLC)-Risk Information Sharing Consortium, is designed to provide first responders and their families access to confidential, web-based, trauma-related behavioral services. MMA Executive Director, Cathy Conlow will kick off the hour-long event,...
Monday, August 26, 2024
Join Preble Street, the Atlantic Charitable Fund, and other key stakeholders from throughout the state – state and local government, nonprofits, faith leaders, funders, people with lived experience, and business leaders – to collectively focus on critical solutions for Maine to tackle this growing issue. This 2nd Conference, Solutions Start with ME, provides an opportunity to hear from leaders doing similar work in other parts of the country. Through collective action, we...
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 hello@ryselocal.com. ...
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 disease.reporting@maine.gov 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...
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The Forum for Local Government will be coming to a region near you this Fall!
MMA with our regional service to local government partners will be hosting several evenings focused on strengthening the relationship between local and state government in Maine. The events, held in communities around Maine, will bring together municipal officials and candidates for the Maine State Legislature to discuss critical issues, learn about municipal services, share challenges, and explore opportunities...
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...