by James Fuccione | Aug 19, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
An issue brief released by the Urban Institute analyzed the organization’s Well-Being and Basic Needs Survey data from December 2025 and found that nearly 1 in 4 (24.0 percent) older adults with disabilities reported there was a time in the past 12 months when...
by James Fuccione | Aug 19, 2026 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that municipalities across Massachusetts have approved 854 accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, during the first six months of 2026, building on strong early momentum following the signing of Governor Healey’s Affordable...
by James Fuccione | Aug 19, 2026 | Data and Reports
New data from an AARP broadband affordability survey finds that most adults 50 and older rely on high-speed home internet, but the cost of staying connected is creating pressure on household budgets. Another new report from AARP on digital literacy finds high rates of...
by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2026 | News and Updates
Communities working to become more age-friendly and that have prioritized the topic of housing can benefit from technical assistance programs being offered by Mass Housing Partnership (MHP). As mentioned in past blog posts, the ADU Incentive Program is a statewide...
by James Fuccione | Aug 12, 2026 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey announced a coordinated statewide effort to help hundreds of thousands of MassHealth members understand and navigate new federal Medicaid requirements that will take effect over the coming months. Working alongside the Legislature, Health Care...
