MBTA Scholarship Opportunity; 87th Annual Meeting - Sponsorships Available; Transportation on Tap

[Coughlan, Peter]

Several interesting events here

Pete

Peter M. Coughlan, P.E.
Director, Maine Local Roads Center (LTAP)
Community Services Division
MaineDOT, Station 16, 24 Child St
Augusta ME 04333-0016
Ph: 207/624-3266   FAX: 207/624-3301
peter.coughlan at maine.gov<mailto:peter.coughlan at maine.gov>

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From: cindy mbtaonline.org <cindy at mbtaonline.org>
Sent: Monday, April 6, 2026 11:16 AM
Subject: MBTA Scholarship Opportunity; 87th Annual Meeting - Sponsorships Available; Transportation on Tap
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MBTA Scholarship Applications Open – Deadline: May 1, 2026
PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS: Scholarship applications are being accepted for Maine students enrolled in transportation-related fields for the 2026-27 school year. Apply today for an MBTA Scholarship.<https://mbtaonline.org/scholarship-application/> Deadline is May 1, 2026. FMI: MBTA Educational Foundation.<https://mbtaonline.org/foundation/scholarships/> The following flyer can be printed and posted/distributed at your workplace: MBTA Scholarship flyer<https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:efb5f906-cb3d-4a03-b2a7-4f35f9596969>.

87th Annual Meeting – Thursday,  May 7, Augusta
MBTA's 87th Annual Meeting<https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nx8rjxq/lp/1696f4b4-6aac-44c5-a247-f48ce8184b0d> is scheduled for Thursday, May 7th at the Augusta Civic Center<https://www.augustaciviccenter.org/>, Augusta. Join us for an afternoon panel at 3 pm with MaineDOT Commissioner Dale Doughty and Maine Turnpike Authority Executive Director Andre Briere to hear about updates from the two transportation agencies, along with Dean Franks from American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), who will give an update on happenings at the Federal level. Sponsorship opportunities are available now – see below for details. Attached is the ballot<https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:f49dd31e-bebc-4cd2-9925-8cfa9bf3da37> being presented for a vote of the Membership, so please weigh in by April 30th by emailing it to cindy at mbtaonline.org<mailto:cindy at mbtaonline.org> or simply reply to this email.  Thank you!

To register online: MBTA's 87th Annual Meeting<https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nx8rjxq/lp/1696f4b4-6aac-44c5-a247-f48ce8184b0d> or download an Annual Meeting packet: MBTA’s 87th Annual Meeting forms<https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:1bf6cfcb-b7e8-42dd-9de1-c88f77f44358>


Multiple sponsorship levels are still available for the event:
Grand               $3,500 (includes 8 registrations)
Event                $2,500 (includes 4 registrations)
Program           $1,500 (includes 3 registrations)
Reception        $1,000 (includes 2 registrations)
Gold                  $750
Silver                 $500
Bronze              $350


Many thanks to our early Top Sponsors for the Annual Meeting:



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Transportation on Tap – Thursday, April 30, Batson River Brewing, Biddeford
Registration is open for our first Transportation on Tap event of 2026 at Batson River Brewing in Biddeford<https://batsonriver.com/biddeford-maine/> on Thursday, April 30th, 5-7 pm. Our Transportation on Tap series are hosted by the Young Professionals group and is open to everyone – the young, and young-at-heart. There is no cost to attend this fun networking event, but please register: ToT – April, Biddeford<https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9bjh3ph/lp/9ed92cee-e67f-45b8-b0c0-d5c7846ca244>.



Save the Date: Washington County regional meeting – Thursday, June 11, Mason’s Brewing, Machias
Please join us for our Washington County dinner meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 11th in Machias. We thank our top Sponsors Northeast Paving and Sargent for their support in bringing back this event to network with our Downeast members.
Registration will open soon, but book your overnight accommodations now: Machias River Inn, Machias<https://www.machiasriverinn.com/>. 207-255-4861, $170 plus taxes.


Date Change: Infrastructure Golf Tournament, Thursday, July 23, Oakland
Due to a scheduling conflict, MBTA’s Infrastructure Golf Tournament will now be held on Thursday, July 23rd at the Waterville Country Club in Oakland. Watch for more information and registration to open in late May/early June.

Maine Construction Hike for Hope – Saturday, May 16, Bangor/Westbrook
Join AGC Maine and all of our industry friends on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10 am for the 2026 Maine Construction Hike for Hope<https://www.agcmaine.org/hikeforhope?fbclid=IwY2xjawQKkvZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJxYTRoc2hNTTd5Y0ZNTlRlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkYyDaQEWA2sVS2bwx2sjT4-FpnPpCIZbrYCJfMysgqQuxM9IFx4SSXUagql_aem_J-eMmwccGoejob2vJzOm9A>, being held in two separate locations this year, Bangor and Westbrook. Joining a nationwide community of people from the Construction industry in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide, the Construction Hike for Hope is an event meant to engage the construction industry on the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. FMI/donate/register: 2026 ME Construction Hike for Hope<https://supporting.afsp.org/meconstruction>.

Other Industry-Related Events
MAPA  Spring Paving Seminar - April 7-8, Bangor
Join MAPA for their 21st Spring Paving Seminar on April 7-8, 2026 in Bangor. This event is the only day-and-a-half paving education program that is offered in New England, and brings together the region’s largest asphalt-focused tradeshow. 
Register Here: Spring Paving Seminar Registration<https://mailchi.mp/f9b2ab7e4780/dont-miss-out-13849611?fbclid=IwY2xjawQDEUpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETI2Y1RITHNGN3pVb0JHUEZSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqPyyDyLtKcuskt0OA8X9_-Cmz2jX7FOR6SbwP1GKqtXpJIejPBIy3MqaseH_aem_gb32enPJ8NMV1_afriUMXQ>

Upcoming 2026 MBTA Events:
Please see our full 2026 Calendar of Events<https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:bfac38fa-ff6f-4b95-8e2c-e5a16449e245>, which can also be found on our website, along with registration links when available: https://mbtaonline.org/event-list/.  We look forward to seeing you soon!



Thursday, April 30

Thursday, May 7

Saturday, May 16

Thursday, June 11

Thursday, June 18



Transportation on Tap, Biddeford<https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9bjh3ph/lp/9ed92cee-e67f-45b8-b0c0-d5c7846ca244>

Annual Meeting, Augusta<https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nx8rjxq/lp/1696f4b4-6aac-44c5-a247-f48ce8184b0d>

Maine Construction Hike for Hope, Bangor/Westbrook

Downeast Meeting, Machias

Transportation on Tap, Central Maine

Thursday, July 23

Infrastructure Golf Tournament, Oakland

Thursday, August 6

Thursday, August 20

Aroostook County Meeting, Presque Isle

Transportation on Tap, Bangor

Friday-Saturday, September 18-19

Fall Golf & Fall Convention, Rockport

Saturday, September 19

Tuesday, September 22

Dempsey Challenge, Lewiston

Mental Health Summit, Oakland

Friday, October 2

Thursday, October – TBD

PDH Tour, location TBD

Transportation on Tap, Western Maine

Thursday, December 3

Maine Transportation Conference, Augusta

Thursday, December 10

Scholarship/Holiday Meeting, Orono

Cindy
Cindy VanDenBossche
Maine Better Transportation Association
150 Capitol Street Suite 5
Augusta ME  04330

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