Mass Cultural Council announced $3,442,500 in Creative Experiences grants to support 738 festivals, residencies, performances, and other cultural activities across the Commonwealth. Thirty more grants were awarded this year over last! These one-year grants of $2,500...
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DCR Announces Accessible Fall Recreation Opportunities
Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced the return of its Universal Access Program’s (UAP) fall programming, with a roster of activities at DCR properties throughout the state that provide equipment and...
Reminder: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Statewide Community Health Equity Survey is Now Available
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...
Upcoming Education Events from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following education events from the Alzheimer's Association of Mass./NH. Programs for everyone 10 Warning Signs If you or someone you know is experiencing changes in memory, it's time to learn the...
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...
Launch of New ReiMAgine Aging 2030 Website with Executive Order 642
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is excited to share, on behalf of the Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE), a new way to explore the work underway across state government to make Massachusetts a great place to grow up and grow older. Last...
MassDOT Awrads $4.4 Million to Expand Microtransit and Last Mile Transit Connections Across Massachusetts
Governor Healey recently announced four awards totaling $4.4 million through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Microtransit and Last-Mile Transit Grant Program. The funding will help Regional Transit Authorities and municipalities in expand flexible...
NDIA Accepting Applications for 2026 Digital Inclusion Trailblazers
Digital Inclusion Trailblazers are municipal, county, or regional governments that are paving the way and providing excellent models for digitally inclusive communities. The Trailblazers recognition, administered by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) isn’t...
EOHLC is Accepting Public Comments on Proposed ADU Regulation Changes
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...
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...