Monday, March 17, 2025
Join experts on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the University of Maine at Augusta for MMA’s annual Municipal Technology Conference. Learn how AI can help build a faster, smarter, and more responsive local government and help you make informed, strategic AI decisions in your day-to-day role as a municipal employee.
Topics covered this year include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace, the risks and benefits of AI, ethical considerations, developing an AI...
Monday, March 17, 2025
The process of nominating MMA Executive Committee members and Vice President to serve in 2026 is under way. The 12-member committee is responsible for overseeing all MMA and Risk Management Services operations, adopting the association’s annual budget, setting member dues rates, and guiding the management of MMA resources and investments. Any elected municipal officer (e.g., selectperson, councilor or mayor) or town or city manager or chief appointed municipal administrative official...
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).
An...
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.
Click here for details
Thursday, March 6, 2025
On Thursday, March 27 telephone access to MMA will be temporarily disrupted due to needed updates. The expected timeframe of the disruption is between 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members will be able to reach staff via email and will have access to all website services during the update. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Monday, March 3, 2025
An online informational session regarding the Grant Funding Application for the Public Safety Health and Wellness Grant enacted in Part T of the Supplemental Budget 2024-2025 will be held by the State Fire Marshal, Shawn Esler on March 11. 2025 at 11:00 a.m. via zoom at the following link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/87256680103?pwd=qsYMpKoXo50P8B8bMqBQzrePbNO5uv.1
Applications by a government entity can be made on behalf of multiple public safety agencies and offered to corrections,...
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...