The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is proposing revisions to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations - 760 CMR 71.00: Protected Use Accessory Dwelling Units. The public comment period will open, and the ADU Public Comment Form will remain...
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Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Dementia Friends Training
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our partners that support the age- and dementia friendly movement: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Sept. 23rd from 10:00 – 11:30 am (virtual) Join the Massachusetts Healthy...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Dementia Friends Training
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our partners that support the age- and dementia friendly movement: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Sept. 23rd from 10:00 - 11:30 am (virtual) Join the Massachusetts Healthy...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Transit Grant Program, Mass Cultural Council
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. FY27 Community Transit Grant Program, MassDOT, applications due October 30th. The FY 27 Community...
APA Study: Longer Crosswalk Distances Linked to More Collisions
The distance from sidewalk edge to sidewalk edge at pedestrian crossings (like crosswalks) is known as crossing distance. Researchers know it affects pedestrian safety and behavior, but crossing distance has seldom been quantified at a broader city-wide scale. In...
Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds Award $17.9 Million to Improve Community Health Across Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey announced $17.9 million in grants to 31 community organizations, cities, towns and regional planning commissions to improve health and help people live healthier lives across Massachusetts. The funding will support locally driven efforts focused...
Reminder: MHP Offering Technical Assistance for Communities to Advance Affordable Housing
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...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our partners that support the age- and dementia friendly movement: Managing Money as a Caregiver - Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series, hosted by the Executive Office of...
Project Proposals Open for Community Partners to work with Tufts Urbans & Environmental Policy and Planning Department
Each spring, first-year Masters students in the Tufts Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning (UEP) department must complete the Field Projects course, where students work in teams of 5-6 on projects hosted by real-world partners. Field Projects integrates...
MassDOT Announces Free Biking and Bikeshare Sessions for Older Adults in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced three free biking and bikeshare sessions for adults ages 50 and older through its Golden Gears program. The sessions will be held in Worcester, Everett and Springfield in September and are open to...