Friday, April 18, 2025
On April 22 at 2 p.m., the U.S. Department of Treasury is hosting a workshop focused on providing the information municipalities need to successfully submit required American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) reports. To register for the Treasury’s workshop, please click here. Additionally, following the Treasury's webinar, the National League of Cities will host Office Hours sessions where municipal leaders ask questions and receive one-on-one support to help troubleshoot...
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
On April 22 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., the National League of Cities is joining the American Public Health Association, American Psychological Association, and the International City/County Management Association, for a conversation about the impact incivility has on public sector employees, including town and city managers and elected officials. The session will provide an opportunity for participants to share their stories and offer strategies for rebuilding trust, promoting kindness,...
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Virtual training on Alzheimer's and Dementia for Fire and EMS first responders is being offered in May by Alzheimer's Association staff. Each training is two hours, and will be held on May 14 and 19. This program has been developed specifically for Fire and EMS, helping personnel optimize the effectiveness of responding during interventions with persons living with dementia. Given the prevalence of dementia in our state, trainings such as these aid in a better understanding, and...
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Maine Women Leading Government is currently accepting applications for membership. MWLG was founded to meet the unique professional development and networking needs of women in local government—needs that too often go unmet in traditional organizations. Together, we are breaking barriers, fostering opportunity, and creating a community where women lead and thrive. As a member, you will have access to leadership and skill-building workshops; mentorship opportunities; networking...
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Municipal officials who are unable to participate in the Mitchell Center’s April 7 seminar, exploring the potential of industrial symbiosis and materials exchanges as solutions for reducing waste in Maine, will have a second opportunity during the Maine Resource Recovery Association’s (MRRA) Recycling and Solid Waste Conference on Monday April 14 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. As part of the center’s partnership with the association, MMA members are being offered a free...
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
On Monday, April 7, the Mitchell Center is hosting a seminar exploring the potential of industrial symbiosis and materials exchanges as solutions for reducing waste in Maine - a key policy priority for climate action and sustainable resource use. By facilitating the exchange of waste, symbiosis and exchanges can cut disposal costs, minimize pollution, and unlock new economic opportunities.
For additional information about the session and to register for the event visit the Mitchell Center...
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
On April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Mitchell Center is hosting a summit focused on ending wasted food and food loss in Maine through solutions that benefit everyone. The summit brings together our state’s key food system participants: farms, businesses, feeding partners, community leaders, and nonprofit organizations – to discuss best and highest uses for our valuable Maine food resources at every stage… “Maine Food: Too Good To Waste.”
To register for...
Friday, March 28, 2025
MMA’s Cybersecurity Portal is live and available for exploration. The portal provides answers to frequently asked questions, information on how municipal leaders can implement cybersecurity awareness programs in their communities, and tools and links to resources to enhance cybersecurity awareness and effectiveness. Municipal officials will also find templates for policies designed to protect and make effective use of technological resources, as well as information on security...
Thursday, March 27, 2025
MMA is pleased to announce its partnership with InnovateUS to provide free, self-paced training on the benefits and potential risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. When used appropriately, AI can help towns and cities implement efficiencies in the delivery of daily tasks, fuel innovation in the provision of services and programs, and improve the ways in which information is shared with the public. For more information about this exciting and free training...
Thursday, March 27, 2025
For reasons that can only be described as a series of unfortunate events, the previous application and deadline posted for the originally posted call for Public Safety Health and Wellness Grant application has been recalled and replaced with a new request. The new process, deadlines and applications are available here.
A new public information meeting, to be conducted via Zoom, has been scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m. and can be accessed here:...