AARP Livable Communities, which promotes resources, tools and examples for age-friendly community efforts, distributed a series of videos that highlight transportation solutions to help older adults get to desired destinations. Along with examples from Illinois,...
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Municipal Survey Shows Progress on ADUs with Interactive Map
New survey data from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities shows that homeowners across Massachusetts are embracing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) following Governor Maura Healey’s Affordable Homes Act, which allows ADUs to built by-right on...
Massachusetts and Several Northeastern States Announce the Northeast Public Health Collaborative
Several Northeastern states and America’s largest city have been collaborating since early 2025 and formally announced the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, a voluntary regional coalition of public health agencies and leaders, brought together to share expertise,...
New Website for Age- and Dementia Friendly Franklin County-North Quabbin Provide Examples of Regional Impact
Led by LifePath, an aging service access point, and with many partners like Franklin Regional Council of Governments, a new website has been launched for the Age- and Dementia Friendly Franklin County-North Quabbin initiative. The site provides a blog and map that...
MBTA Launches “The RIDE – MBTA” Mobile App, New Online Portal for Paratransit RIDE Customers
The MBTA recently announced the launch of “The RIDE – MBTA” mobile app and a new online booking portal for paratransit RIDE customers. These new tools provide customers with better flexibility in scheduling trips, updating some account information, adding funds to...
Massachusetts Department of Revenue Cautions Public to Beware of Text Scams
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) is warning the public about text messages that appear to be from DOR and ask for payment or sensitive information, such as credit card numbers. DOR strongly advises recipients to avoid clicking on any links in these...
NAC Report Calls for Integrating Family Caregivers in Care Delivery and Design
Family caregivers provide an estimated $600 billion in unpaid care annually and are essential to patient outcomes. Nearly one in four Americans serves in this capacity, often without training, support, or formal recognition, according to the Caregiving in the US 2025...
DCR Universal Access Program’ Announces Accessible Fall Recreation Opportunities
As part of a continued effort to make outdoor recreation welcoming and accessible to all Massachusetts residents, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the agency’s Universal Access Program’s (UAP) fall programming. The programming is...
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is Sept. 22-26
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign beginning on the first day of fall to increase awareness around falls health and injury prevention. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Massachusetts Falls Prevention Coalition, hosted at the...
BU MetroBridge Program Seeking Community and Project Partners for Spring 2026
MetroBridge is a program of Boston University that pairs students with communities and organizations looking for support on projects and initiatives. Students provide research and analysis and embeds the research questions and needs of municipalities and community...