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Calling All Volunteers – MMA Advisory Council

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The Maine Municipal Association's Education & Training Advisory Council is seeking individuals who are interesting in shaping the municipal training and professional development programs and sessions offered by the association.  All municipal elected officials, appointed officials, and employees from MMA member municipalities to invited to nominate themselves for a two-year term beginning on July 1, 2025. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please click here.



Maximum Interest Rate Set for 2025 Delinquent Property Taxes

Monday, January 13, 2025

The State Treasurer has established 7.5% as the maximum interest rate that municipalities may charge for delinquent property taxes committed during calendar year 2025. Note that interest does not actually accrue on unpaid taxes unless a municipality’s legislative body (town meeting or town/city council) establishes the rate of interest and the date or dates after which interest will accrue. This must be done annually at a meeting at which the municipal legislative body votes to raise a...


Information Session & MMA Grants for Maine Summer Government Internship Program

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...


Paid Family & Medical Leave – FAQ for Municipalities

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...


UNE Online Leadership Series Courses Available to MMA Members for 50% Discount

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Thanks to MMA’s Preferred Partnership with the University of New England (UNE), UNE’s fully online non-credit leadership development courses are being made available to MMA members at a 50% discount for courses starting in January 2025. Registration closes January 12 and courses start on January 13. MMA members can use the discount code LEADER50 when registering to receive the discounted rate. The University of New England Online College of Professional Studies’...


Inclusion Maine Conference - February 11-13, 2025

Thursday, December 19, 2024

The Maine Municipal Association is pleased to again sponsor the Inclusion Maine Conference on February 11-13, 2025 in Portland, Maine. Our state needs 75,000 new workers by 2029 in order to sustain our economy and growth, and the Inclusion Maine Conference aims to give employers the tools to build belonging for all to attract and retain diverse talent in Maine. More details about the conference and Inclusion Maine can be found at https://www.inclusionmaine.org/conference MMA members may...


Solar on Landfills Webinar

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

On January 8 at noon, Maine DEP’s Matt Young will join other experts in a Maine Power Options hosted webinar to explain what makes a site suitable for solar conversion and discuss potential permitting hurdles. Other presenters will include Jesse McKinnell from CEI, who will share information on available funding resources; Ted Rioux from Solect Energy who will describe the physical process of installation; and Max Johnstone from Midcoast Council of Governments share his experience in...


Let’s Connect Podcast: Career Opportunities in Local Government

Monday, December 16, 2024

Cass Newell, Town Manager of Harrison, Josh Reny, Assistant City Manager for South Portland, and Scott LaFlamme, Town Manager of Yarmouth, talk with host Kristina Egan about the variety of careers available in municipal government, the meaningful and challenging work, and the opportunities for making a difference in our communities. Listen to the episode: Spotify | Apple Podcasts 


Resilient & Connected Appalachians Grant Program

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The Nature Conservancy is pleased to announce that the application window is now open for the 2025 Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program (RCAGP). The program provides funding opportunities to engage in conservation efforts that result in the permanent protection of resilient and connected lands and community benefits.  Please visit the program’s website to review project criteria and eligibility requirements and deadlines.  Additionally, TNC will host an...


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