From Augusta to Main Street: A Review of New Legislation Impacting Maine Municipalities

Name: From Augusta to Main Street: A Review of New Legislation Impacting Maine Municipalities
Start: 2026-06-02T09:00:00+0000
Location: Webinar

When: June 2, 2026 at 9:00am – 10:00am

People: Kristin M. Collins, Cameron A. Ferrante, Gray Louis

Location:

Webinar

The 132nd Maine Legislature passed several bills that have a direct impact on Maine's municipal and county governments. Join us June 2 for an overview and selective detailed discussion on recent developments and trends in Maine and federal law with a focus on what municipal officials need to know, and do, to ensure compliance with these new laws.

Attendees will come away with a clear understanding of:

New mandates and reporting requirements affecting local government operations
Changes to land use and zoning authority
Housing development obligations and upcoming compliance deadlines
Updates to public employee benefits and retirement provisions
Upcoming legislation to watch

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