by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2025 | News and Updates
The Mass Cultural Council announced $7.5 million to more than 7,300 Community-Based Projects across the state – several involve older adults and intergenerational activity. There are 329 local and regional councils (LCCs) that represent all 351 cities and towns...
by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2025 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey signed An Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency. This legislation will permit state and local public bodies to conduct public meetings in a hybrid or remote format while also allowing participants at town...
by James Fuccione | Mar 26, 2025 | Data and Reports
A data “chart pack” from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation describes the potential threats to subsidized health insurance coverage and financing in Massachusetts under the new federal administration. According to their data, 19% of adults...
by James Fuccione | Mar 26, 2025 | News and Updates
The Memory Cafe Alliance, hosted by Dementia Friendly America, has just launched several free resources with the goal of increasing the number of Memory Cafes in the US tenfold over the next decade. Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings for people living with...
by James Fuccione | Mar 26, 2025 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) announced $10,410,183 in grants to upgrade internet access in nearly 8,000 public and affordable housing across 26 Massachusetts...