The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is inviting residents across the state to help shape future public health decisions by participating in the 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. The anonymous survey will help inform policies, programs, and services...
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MassDOT to Host Free Bikeshare Education Programs for Older Adults in September
In the latest round of AARP Community Challenge Grants, MassDOT was awarded funding to provide education and training to connect older adults to bikeshare opportunities across the state. The program is called "Golden Gears," and staff from MassDOT will host three...
Register a Community Event for Good Neighbor Day from Sept. 25-29
The Massachusetts Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness invites you to participate in the second annual Massachusetts Good Neighbor Day, a statewide celebration dedicated to strengthening connections, encouraging kindness, and fostering a deeper sense of...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Upcoming Deadlines
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge, Administration for Community Living – deadline August 26...
Governor Healey Announces New MBTA Affordability Initiatives, Including ‘Car-Free Seniors’ Pilot Program
Governor Healey recently announced a series of new MBTA pilot programs designed to make public transportation more affordable, flexible and easier to use. Beginning this fall, the MBTA will launch three new pilot programs while also extending two popular Commuter Rail...
HPC Makes New Investments To Ease Patient Discharges From Hospital to Home
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) announced seven acute care hospital awardees in Massachusetts will receive $1.38 million total funding through the new Promoting Appropriate Transitions to Home (PATHways) investment program, supporting hospital-to-home...
Governor Healey Launches Statewide Program with MHP to Help Homeowners Build Accessory Dwelling Units
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the launch of Phase One of a statewide Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program that will help homeowners determine whether building an ADU is right for their property, another step in the administration’s effort to...
MBI ‘Connected & Online Program’ Distributes More Than 5,000 Free Internet-Enabled Devices to Increase Connectivity Statewide
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI), a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), announced the distribution of 5,063 internet-enabled devices to 45 organizations through the Connected and...
Last Call for Project Submissions for the Boston University MetroBridge Program
MetroBridge, the experiential learning program at Boston University’s Initiative on Cities, has issued a "last call" for project partners for the fall 2026 semester. These projects have included age- and dementia friendly initiatives like improving walkability and...
Rural Healthcare Workforce Training Opportunity in Franklin, Hampshire and North Quabbin Communities
In cooperation with LifePath and through a Commonwealth Corporation Workforce Competitive Trust Fund award, MassHire Franklin Hampshire is leading a new Rural Healthcare Workforce Training Initiative. LifePath, is offering a paid 6-week, full-time Rural Healthcare...