Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The total funding amount of $2 million is expected that the requests will exceed the available funds, therefore it is likely not all applications will be awarded. Additionally, the delayed timeline has created a ridiculously short time frame for applications.
Submission Deadline: March 25th, 2025 no later than 11:59 p.m., local time.
Applications must be submitted electronically to: [email protected]
Click here for the Information Packet (downloadable Word .doc).
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Monday, March 10, 2025
MMA’s Federal Issues Paper is prepared annually for Maine’s four-member Congressional delegation. The paper apprises the delegation of where Maine’s municipalities stand on federal legislation that affects them.
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Monday, March 3, 2025
Working in partnership with the Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Maine Audubon will be holding 2 introductory Stream Smart workshops this spring at the following dates and locations and we hope that you will help us spread the word:
March 26th at the Thorndike Town Hall in Waldo County
April 29th at the Thomaston Municipal Building in Knox County
These workshops will be helpful to all professionals...
Friday, February 28, 2025
Recently, some state and local law enforcement agencies in Maine have received an invitation from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enter into an agreement to collaborate with ICE on its immigration enforcement efforts. MMA Legal Services has developed guidance for our members on this invitation and the program involved, commonly referred to as the 287(g) Program.
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Friday, February 28, 2025
The Maine Council on Aging is hosting a two-day virtual event on the morning of April 9 and afternoon of April 10 intended to connect climate experts, policy leaders, and community members to focus on practical strategies for engaging older adults in building climate resilience. Participants will learn how to address the needs of older residents and empower them to lead and implement effective responses to climate change and extreme weather. For more information about the event,...
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Your municipal governing body is invited to pick a local person, project or group to receive the 2025 Spirit of America Foundation Tribute for outstanding community service and to honor the recipient at your annual town meeting or during National Volunteer Month (April). There is no fee involved, and every year over 150 Maine municipalities choose a Spirit of America award winner. For more info, visit https://spiritofamerica.website and the ‘Contact Us’ page on...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The 2025 Maine Municipal Association Directory is underway and will go to print soon. Municipal Members will receive one complimentary copy. Additional copies can be purchased through the MMA Central Services Department. MMA Member rate is $26, the non-member rate is $100. Please contact MMA’s Central Services Team for more information: [email protected]
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Journey Magazine has developed a FREE Recovery Basics: Foundational Information for Everyone course designed to provide interested individuals, including municipal leaders, with basic knowledge about addiction, and related recovery information, programs, and resources. The 45-minute self-guided course is being supported by the Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce and offered at no cost to participants. For more information about the course, please click...
Monday, January 13, 2025
Host site requests for summer 2025 interns are now open until March 1, 2025 for the Maine Government Summer Internship Program!
MMA and the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center will host a free informational meeting for potential municipal intern hosts via Zoom on Wednesday, January 22 at 12-1 pm. Please visit this link to register.
MMA will also again be offering four $4,300 grants to MMA member municipalities who host an intern through the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center Government...
Friday, January 10, 2025
In collaboration with MMA Legal Services and MMA Human Resources, the Maine Department of Labor recently published a new Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave Act Frequently Ask Questions document focused on addressing the issues being raised by town and city leaders. The answers to your pressing questions can be reviewed here.
MDOL has also established a PFML Hotline for Employers, Self-Employed Individuals and Tribal Governments. You can contact PFML staff with questions about...