What's New at MMA

Maine Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule for Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Friday, December 6, 2024

The Maine Department of Labor has published the final rule for the Paid Family and Medical Leave program.  This information can be found on the MDOL Paid Family and Medical Leave page at  https://www.maine.gov/paidleave/ under "The Rules" section.  Additionally, MDOL has updated the Frequently Asked Questions document, which includes information regarding the private plan application process.  To receive notifications from the MDOL as they come available, there...


USDA Offers Grants to Conduct Energy Audits

Friday, November 22, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals to conduct energy audits and to provide Renewable Energy Development Assistance for rural small businesses and agricultural producers. Organizations eligible to receive funding include state and local governments, Federally-recognized tribes, institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives, public power entities, or a resource conservation and development council. Accepting applications through January 31,...


Free Reducing Plastic Pollution Webinar

Monday, November 4, 2024

Grassroots Environmental Education is hosting a free national webinar, “Reducing Plastic Pollution at the Local Level” on Thursday, November 14th at 1pm (EST).  The webinar brings together government leaders from across the U.S. and is designed to help local government officials, sustainability officers, and conservation commissions learn how they can reduce plastic pollution through cost-effective local government solutions and...


Maine Audubon Stream Smart workshop

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Maine Audubon is hosting a free Stream Smart Phase 1 workshop on Monday, November 4 in Holden, Maine. This workshop will be helpful to all professionals who are responsible for road-stream crossings including contractors, foresters, forest products industry professionals, road commissioners, public works departments, conservation commissions, engineers, planners, land trusts, watershed groups, and private landowners. Where: Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden,...


Maine State Surplus Program - Items Available for Municipalities

Monday, September 30, 2024

The Division of General Services, within the Maine Department of Administrative & Financial Services, wants to remind town and city leaders of the opportunity to acquire surplus items no longer in use by Maine state agencies.  Available items include computers, office supplies, snowplows, and vehicles, just to name a few, and are offered at significantly reduced prices.  For more information about the program, as well as to register as an eligible purchaser of surplus...


2024 GA Maximums & Updated MMA Model GA Ordinance Now Available

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The 2024 MMA Model GA Ordinance and all the Appendices containing the 2024 GA Maximums are now available on the MMA Legal Services GA Manual webpage. (See the drop down menus “Ordinance Maximums” and “Municipal GA Ordinance.”)  By October 1st of each year, the municipal officers (selectboard or council) are required to adopt the new appendices containing the yearly general assistance (GA) maximum levels of assistance. A public hearing is...


Election Polling Security Webinar

Monday, September 9, 2024

Blue U will conduct two 90-minute webinars focused on what it takes to create a secure polling place. The sessions will take place at 10:00 a.m. on  September 19 and October 1. The fee for participating in the session is $100.  To register for the September 19 webinar, please click here.  To register for the October 1 event, please use this link. 


Maine DHHS seeks feedback from those who work with General Assistance program

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. ...


Resolving Roadside Conflicts with Beavers Workshops

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...


Update on Maine Growth Management Program Survey

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...


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