by James Fuccione | Jul 23, 2025 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey recently signed an Executive Order creating an Anti-Hunger Task Force that will work to prevent Massachusetts families from going hungry as President Trump cuts food assistance for children, older adults, veterans and people with disabilities....
by James Fuccione | Jul 23, 2025 | News and Updates
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently blogged about research to help define effective messaging to help prevent falls among older adults. NCOA created three messaging themes that tested with focus groups of older adults in-person and online. The themes...
by James Fuccione | Jul 23, 2025 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)’s Office of Transportation Planning (OTP) is launching the Local Early and Actionable Planning (LEAP) Program to help municipal officials jump start infrastructure projects. This new program could provide...
by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2025 | News and Updates
Smart Growth Alliance (SGA) is a national organization working through research, advocacy, and direct community support on issues including housing and land use, transportation, and economic development. SGA recently released a report on their technical assistance...
by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2025 | News and Updates
The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) is pleased to announce its official enrollment in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, as a regional entity. This follows the Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts (CHNA-9) as the second...
