AARP Creates ‘Community Connections’ Site to Help Find or Start Mutual Aid Groups

by James Fuccione | Mar 25, 2020 | News and Updates

AARP has created the Community Connections website to help communities, local organizations, and volunteer groups to stay connected, share ideas, and help those most affected by the Coronavirus. Whether you want to start a group, find a group, or get assistance...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: AARP Extends Community Challenge Grant Deadline to May 15

by James Fuccione | Mar 23, 2020 | News and Updates

AARP Massachusetts has announced that, due to the evolving Coronavirus situation, the Community Challenge application deadline is being extended to May 15, 11:59 pm ET We know that it takes time to build great communities. But, we also believe that quick action can...

Governor Baker Orders All Non-Essential Businesses To Cease In Person Operation, Directs DPH to Issue Stay at Home Advisory For Two Weeks

by James Fuccione | Mar 23, 2020 | News and Updates

Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon until...

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Changes To Expedite Health Care Licensing, Increase Support For Local Boards Of Health And Small Businesses

by James Fuccione | Mar 20, 2020 | News and Updates

The Baker-Polito Administration announced further actions to support residents, health care providers, and small businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak, including several emergency orders expediting the onboarding process of more licensed health care professionals....

Nominate an Individual or Team for the Fifth Annual ‘Navigator Awards’

by James Fuccione | Mar 20, 2020 | News and Updates

In the fifth annual Navigator Awards, Route Fifty – an organization connecting people and ideas that advance local government across the country – will honor individuals and teams who work in or with state, county and municipal governments in the United...