Featured MMA Events:

2/3/12 – Applications are being accepted for the $100,000 Innovation Award at the Harvard Kennedy Schools Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. Municipalities are invited to apply. For more information > > >

2/3/12 – Maine Municipal Association’s comments to Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Draft Maine Impervious Cover Total Maximum Daily Load Report for Aquatic Life-Impaired Waters (December 2011) To read more > > >

1/30/12 – The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council will host its Annual Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality Conference on Feb. 3 at the Augusta Civic  Center. A theme this year is how homeowners can achieve deep savings in energy costs within existing homes. To read more > > >

1/24/12 – Maine Development Foundation’s Maine Downtown Center has received a $50,000 grant to support its Green Downtowns Program. The program has municipal interest as it deals with LED lighting, trails and trail networks, rejuvenating historic buildings and other issues. For more information >>>

1/10/12 - 2011 Municipal Collaboration Reportand Spreadsheet (ID & Password Required for Spreadsheet) is now available online.

1/10/12 - The Maine Department of Transportation's  annual Local Project Administration Certification Course will be offered in 2012 on the following dates: March 27 in Waterville: and April 5 in Portland.  For brochure & registration form > > >

1/6/12 - 2012 Energy Efficiency & Indoor Air Quality Seminaron February 3rd at the Augusta Civic Center presented by Affordable Comfort, Inc., a national non-profit organization.

1/5/12 - Interested in a career or advancing your career in Nonprofits or Government? The University of Southern Maine is offering a course entitled "Foundations of Public Service and Management' from January 17th through May 8th. For more information > > >

12/28/11 - 2011 Local Government Finance Survey was mailed to municipal officials on December 21st. You can now Right Click Hereand save the attached file to your computer. After filling in the 3 sheets, save and e-mail the file to kdufour@memun.org.

12/28/11 - Basic and Advanced Erosion Control Practices for Contractors will be offered by Maine DEP on February 22, 2012 at the Kittery Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This course is for contractors, landscapers, site evaluators, consultants, federal, state, and municipal officials, and generally anyone interested in certification in basic and advanced erosion control best management practices. For information about other locations and registration > > >

12/27/11 - LD 1 worksheet for 2012 available by clicking here.

12/6/11 - Safety Enhancement and Scholarship Grant Programs offer financial incentives to participating members of the MMA Worker’s Compensation Fund. Managed through Risk Management Services, the grants are used to purchase safety equipment or services that assist in reducing the frequency and severity of workplace injuries. The deadline for the May 2012 Grants is April 30, 2012.

For more information about Safety Enhancement Grants eligibility, FAQs and applications > > >

10/28/11 - 2010 Fiscal Survey Report & Analysisnow available on MMA's site.