If your city, town or village has a population below 50,000, please join the National League of Cities and the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy for a listening session to share feedback about your community's experiences with preparing for the upcoming compliance deadline. Communities with populations of below 50,000 now have until April 26, 2028 to comply with the requirements of the Department of Justice's rule on accessibility standards for local government websites, apps, and other online content. Feedback shared will be used to inform advocacy to the Department of Justice around possible regulatory relief, guidance and technical assistance needed for small communities. 

This listening session is open to communities with populations below 50,000. We welcome your feedback on the following topics and any other issues related to compliance you may wish to share:

Is Your Social Media ADA-Compliant? Understanding the New Requirements

The deadline for the new ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements has been extended, giving public sector communications teams twelve months to align their digital presence with federal standards. While this extension provides some breathing room, the complexity of moving from theory to practice remains. This session will show how your team can confidently implement accessibility standards within a fast-paced communications environment.

Sine Die is days away!

Join us, April 28 at noon,  for the 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-up webinar focusing on reviewing key policy developments, discuss the outcomes of major legislation, and explore what these decisions mean for our communities, stakeholders, and future advocacy efforts. It will also serve as a space to ask questions to the Advocacy team regarding any policy, bills, future efforts, and next steps.

Ever wondered what it takes to serve on the MML Board of Directors? Join our Lunch and Learn member webinar, The Path to President, as our leadership share their personal experiences and what it means to help lead Maryland’s municipalities. Get inspired. Get informed. Get involved.

New to registering for a MML Conference? Need a refresher on how to register someone on their behalf?

New to registering for a MML Conference? Need a refresher on how to register someone on their behalf?

Strong communities don’t happen by chance - they’re built through shared purpose and trusted relationships. To serve residents at the highest level, we rely on businesses, associations, and experts who bring insight, innovation, and experience. Our members are always looking ahead, and through your partnership, they gain guidance, build lasting connections, and turn solutions into real impact.

Registration for MMLCon26 opens in a month, so now is the time to prepare. With exciting things planned for the 90th celebration, you don't want to miss out.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, February 17 at noon as we provide an overview of the event registration process that will include:

Join the Rural Maryland Council and the Maryland Heritage Areas Program for a grant information session and workshop on Tuesday, January 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Hosted by the Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area, Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area, and Beach to Bay Heritage Area, this free event, sponsored by the Waterfowl Festival, is an opportunity to learn more about two state-level grant programs and hone your skills as a grant writer.

Register today

Get ready for another year of exciting and memorable events. From virtual webinars to our annual "If I were mayor, I would..." Essay Contest ceremony, you won't want to miss out. Save the dates for all MML events and stay in the loop with any updates, as we prepare for our special 90th anniversary celebration!

As you plan your upcoming budget, take the time to join MML for our kickoff 2026 webinar on January 13. Learn from MML's newest Community Partner, Mark Williams, Vice President of Associations and Partnerships at National Insurance Services. Hear how to save up to 20% on your employer sponsored insurance programs including life and short and long term. This complimentary session is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and ask questions. Registration is required to attend.

On January 20 at noon, we will offer a Lunch and Learn: Tutorial Session on Key Contact Functionality to introduce/refresh key contacts on how to add their officials into the platform. Each city/town is allowed two Key Contacts; please make sure that at least one municipal contact plans to attend.

Key contacts are municipal staff who have been designated by their municipality to have access to MML's database platform. This functionality allows key contacts to add new officials into our system as well as register officials for our events.

The United States Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) recently held two webinars that featured information on cybersecurity threats and water system infrastructure. The links below will direct you to presentation slides that cover essential information on cybersecurity challenges facing water systems, including:

• Information technology vs. operational technology and their common myths, systems, and threats
• Best practices for reporting incidents and recovery
• Cyber threats to infrastructure and water systems
• Cybersecurity resources and information

Access the slides here:

The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is presenting a webinar, Building Local Resilience, on Wednesday, August 27 between noon and 1:30 p.m. Panelists will discuss methods for constructing resilient communities through guidance, resources, and planning best practices. The webinar will address the foundations of resilience at the local level, highlighting strategies such as Resilience Hubs and other capital projects that deliver the needs of the public and protect infrastructure. MDP will be joined by resilience partners from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), the City of Baltimore, and Groundswell. Groundswell is a nonprofit that builds community power through community solar projects and resilience centers, clean energy programs that reduce energy burdens, and research initiatives that support clean energy futures for all.

Bolton, a consulting firm in the areas of employee benefits and compensation, will host a webinar in the coming weeks with updates regarding the Maryland Time to Care Act (TTCA).  As employers who are subject to provisions of the TTCA, make sure you have the latest information on the law, including:

Key employer requirements under the Maryland Time to Care Act

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Join the Maryland Department of Education and the Maryland Municipal League for a Lunch & Learn webinar on October 17, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM via Zoom. Discover the benefits of the Outdoor, Nature-Based Child Care License Pilot Program, which enhances children’s health, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into key policy decisions and early childhood initiatives—register now! 

We are offering an opportunity to Maryland's city and town managers to join the MML Executive Committee and senior management team for a Lunch and Learn, on October 10 at noon, to hear about an engagement initiative with the League to represent Municipal managers across the state and network with over 115+ manager colleagues. 

The Maryland Municipal League City and Town Administrators Department was created in 1978 as an affiliate of the League, designed to focus on specific municipal matters that may impact a city manager’s duties and responsibilities; and serves to help municipal managers stay tapped into League-wide resources that may benefit their municipality.

MML invites MML Members to participate in an informative webinar hosted by the MML Advocacy Team, where we will thoroughly discuss the recommended legislative priorities set forth by the 2024-2025 Legislative Committee for the upcoming 2025 Maryland General Assembly session. This member-exclusive event is scheduled to take place via Zoom on August 27th, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Members, don't miss this opportunity to stay informed about the priorities that will shape our community's future!

The Lunch and Learn webinar with MDE and MML on the Lead and Copper Rule, has been uploaded to MML’s YouTube channel.  As a joint webinar between Maryland Department of the Environment and MML, it focused on the Lead and Copper Rule information and how to get resources out to the Maryland municipalities, providing technical assistance and funding information.

We were also joined by EPIC. The Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build policies that deliver spectacular improvements in the speed and scale of environmental progress. They deliver data-driven policy analysis, innovation, and technical assistance to eliminate disparities across water systems and ensure more residents across the country have access to safe and accessible drinking water.