Mass Cultural Council Announce Funding to Community-Based Projects Supporting Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Mar 4, 2026 | News and Updates

The Mass Cultural Council announced more than $6.6 million in funding to community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences—including murals, lectures, festivals, and performances. The LCC Program—administered by more than 2,400 municipally-appointed...

NCOA Selects 90 Community-Based Organizations to Connect Low-Income Older Adults to Benefits Programs

by James Fuccione | Mar 4, 2026 | News and Updates

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) named 90 new grantees for its national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs), which connect eligible low-income older Americans and individuals with disabilities to benefits programs that help them pay for daily expenses....

MassDOT Releases Special Commission on Micromobility Final Report

by James Fuccione | Feb 25, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the Special Commission on Micromobility Final Report has been filed with the Massachusetts Legislature and is now posted online. You can review the report by clicking here to access the...

DPH Community Health Equity Initiative Announces New Round of Survey and Data Collection

by James Fuccione | Feb 25, 2026 | Data and Reports

The Community Health Equity Initiative (CHEI) collects data on the social and structural causes of health experienced by Massachusetts residents, specifically among communities impacted by structural racism and other drivers of inequity. CHEI collaborates with...

Mass Housing Partnership Offering Education and Technical Assistance for Communities

by James Fuccione | Feb 25, 2026 | News and Updates

Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is offering several opportunities for communities, local boards and commissions, and local housing advocates to receive education and technical assistance to promote affordable housing. MHP is offering a virtual webinar series...