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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Summer Symposium: Cannabis

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The Maryland Municipal League is launching its inaugural Summer Symposium on August 10, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Governor Calvert House, 58 State Circle in Annapolis. The symposium will be a deep dive into the new cannabis industry, especially its...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

The Learning Opportunities Begin Early at the MML Summer Conference

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If you’re planning to attend this year’s Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference, be sure to get there early. This year’s event is stocked with workshops and training designed to build your leadership capacity and enhance your knowledge about pressing...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Municipal Staff Expo Day - Tuesday at Summer Conference

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Municipal department heads, employees, and other municipal officials who cannot attend all of MML's summer conference are invited to visit over 250 exhibitors on Tuesday, June 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person and includes lunch. N...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Deadline May 31 - Board Nominations Due

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Nominations for the positions of President-Elect and Member-at-Large on the MML Board of Directors are now being accepted. Please use the official MML Nomination form found here. Nomination forms must be submitted no later than May 31, 2023. Below is a li...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Deadline - May 31 - MML Standing Committee Volunteer Names Due

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Sign up here before the May 31 deadline.

Ther will not be standing committee sign ups at summer conference. May 31 is the deadline.Legislative Committee (LC) is responsible for providing feedback and taking positions on legislation with regard to its effec...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Be a Summer Conference MVP

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If you've got an hour or two to donate as an MML Summer Conference MVP Volunteer, we need your help. If you've got the time, we've got the job for you! A great way to meet your fellow officials.

New this year: We are using SignUp (the leading online SignUp...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Municipal Staff Expo Day at MML Summer Conference

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Municipal department heads, employees, and other municipal officials who cannot attend all of MML's summer conference are invited to visit over 250 exhibitors on Tuesday, June 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person and includes...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 23, 2023

The Learning Opportunities Begin Early at the MML Summer Conference

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If you’re planning to attend this year’s Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference, be sure to get there early. This year’s event is stocked with workshops and training designed to build your leadership capacity and enhance your knowledge about pressing...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Already Registered?

Once registered, you should have received an email confirming your registration.  That email has a link you are asked to click to complete your registration by confirming your email and adding information for your badge, especially your affiliati...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Be a Summer Conference MVP

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If you've got an hour or two to donate as an MML Summer Conference MVP Volunteer, we need your help. If you've got the time, we've got the job for you! A great way to meet your fellow officials.

New this year: We are using SignUp (the leading online SignUp...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Hotel Update - MML Summer Conference

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There is still room at the inn.  But don’t wait to make your Summer Conference reservation!  The Ashore (Clarion), La Quinta, and The New Hilton Garden(Dunes Manor) still have room available. 

Good News - a new/old hote...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Summer Symposium: Cannabis

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The Maryland Municipal League is launching its inaugural Summer Symposium on August 10, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Governor Calvert House, 58 State Circle in Annapolis. The symposium will be a deep dive into the new cannabis industry, especially its...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 22, 2023

USDOT Launches $1.7 Billion Safe Streets for All Grant Program

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On March 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the opening of the $1.17 billion FY23 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Applications are due to USDOT on July 10 and the funding opportunity announcemen...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Expanded Services - ARPA & IIJA

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the Maryland Technical Assistance Program is expanding their services to include both the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding. At Office Hours tomorr...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Join MD Director of Local Cybersecurity for Federal Funding Update

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MD Director of Local Cybersecurity Netta Squires will provide an update on the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). This meeting is intended for Municipal leaders, CIOs, and CISOs, to provide MDEM, DoIT, and the SLCGP Cyber Committee with ...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

MML Board Nominations Received - Deadline - May 31

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Below is the current list of nominations for the 2023-2024 MML Board of Directors.

2023-2024 Nominees for the MML Board of Directors

President-Elect

Michael O’Connor, Mayor, Frederick

Member At-Large

Stuart Adams, Councilmember, College Park

Celina Be...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Deadline May 31 - Board Nominations Due

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Nominations for the positions of President-Elect and Member-at-Large on the MML Board of Directors are now being accepted. Please use the official MML Nomination form found here. Nomination forms must be submitted no later than May 31, 2023. Below is a li...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: April 24, 2023

MML Standing Committee Volunteers - Sign-up before May 31

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Sign up here before the May 31 deadline. Submissions will not be accepted at summer conference or after May 31. 

Legislative Committee (LC) is responsible for providing feedback and taking positions on legislation with regard to its effect on muni...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: April 25, 2023

2024 Legislative Action Request (LAR) Forms Being Accepted

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As the dust settles from the 2023 General Assembly session, MML is now accepting requests for legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session. The deadline for submission is Friday, June 30, 2023. To submit a legislative request, please complete t...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Cannabis? Budget Issues? - Ask MML

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Each year MML staff respond to hundreds of inquiries and research requests from members. Questions range from sample Requests for Proposals to inquiries regarding charter and ordinance provisions and state and federal policies that may impact your city or...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Meetings - 2023

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Meetings 

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24    Engagement and Outreach Virtual Committee MeetingJune8    Southern Maryland Chapter Meeting, Chesapeake Beach15  Joint Carroll & Frederick Chapter Meeting, Mount AiryEvent Calenda...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 9, 2023

CEO Mental Health Initiative Invitation

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MML made the commitment to strive for mental health excellence in the workplace. Join MML and NLC along with 25 cities and counties that committed to this global effort already. 

Make the pledge, click here

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 9, 2023

Prioritizing First Responder Mental Health

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Law enforcement officers and call center dispatchers must make reasonable, safe, community-minded, and culturally sensitive decisions every day amid emotionally charged and potentially dangerous situations. Some of these situations may result in immediate...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 9, 2023

EPA-Hosted Workshop for Water Systems and Municipalities Announced

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US EPA's Creating Resilient Water Utilities (CRWU) initiative invites you to attend the Increasing Climate and Flood Resilience in Coastal Maryland Communities Workshop on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in Crownsville, Maryland.

This free workshop is for...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 10, 2023

New Infrastructure Bootcamps Available

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Submitting competitive applications for federal infrastructure money can be challenging for small and mid-sized cities, towns, and villages. To assist these often-underserved communities, NLC and the Local Infrastructure Hub are continuing their bootcamp ...

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

New Report - Maryland Transportation from TRIP

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Working with the Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association, TRIP has published a new report, “Keeping Maryland Mobile: Providing a Modern, Sustainable Transportation System in the Old Line State.” This report calculates the cost to Mary...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 9, 2023

Federal Bill Addressing Train Length and Blocked Crossings Introduced

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Small cities (population under 40k) are invited to sign a letter in support of the proposed federal Railway Safety Act of 2023, which includes several provisions that could provide the Federal Railroad Administration with more tools to engage on both long...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Public Works Training Available

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Road maintenance and other public works functions require more than just an allocation in your budget. It requires skilled and knowledgeable municipal employees to carry out the work, and this is the raison d’etre of the Maryland Transportation Technology...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: May 9, 2023

National Civic Review -Spring Edition

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In this issue of the National Civic Review, we explore the link between civic engagement and democratic innovation and efforts to address the challenges of climate change, the COVID pandemic, community-building, political polarization, policing, and aging...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: April 24, 2023

2023 Candidates for the Municipal Hall of Fame

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Late night calls from residents about barking dogs, being drilled on city code in the grocery store. All part of the job, right? And our Hall of Famers have done this and more for 20 years plus. To show our appreciation for their dedication, we'r...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: April 25, 2023

Pepco Sustainable Communities Grants

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Sustainable Maryland, in a new partnership with Pepco, will offer Sustainable Communities Grant Awards to eligible municipalities and nonprofit organizations. This program will provide $60,000 support to fund environmental stewardship projects an...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: April 3, 2023

Safe Streets and Roads for All - Funding Opportunity

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The FY23 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the next round of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) is open (details). The Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, established the new SS4A discretionary pr...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: January 17, 2023

First Call for the Hall

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The hard work of municipal officials can easily be lost in constituent concerns and the actual challenges of juggling municipal duties with family and other careers. One place it doesn't get lost is here, within your municipal league. If you are ...

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MML eBulletin
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Classifieds

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Classified advertisements from Maryland cities, towns, counties and government agencies will be published in MML’s e-Bulletin at no charge. If you would like to advertise an employment opportunity, request for proposals, or a piece of equipment for sale w...

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