by James Fuccione | Nov 19, 2025 | News and Updates
On October 21, more than forty community members gathered in the bright community room of the Greenfield Public Library—also a partner and advocate organization for Age & Dementia Friendly communities—to share ideas, celebrate local progress, and imagine what...
by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2025 | News and Updates
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $7.5 million will be awarded through the MassTrails grant program to support 50 trail projects that will improve and expand the trail network across Massachusetts. This funding will create 60 miles of new recreational...
by James Fuccione | Oct 1, 2025 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative convenes quarterly Statewide Network Meetings that focus on timely issues and are aimed at connecting age- and dementia friendly community efforts with knowledge, resources, funding opportunities and more. The most recent...
by James Fuccione | Oct 1, 2025 | News and Updates
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...
by James Fuccione | Aug 27, 2025 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) developed the “Climate Resilience Playbook” (“the Playbook”) to to serve as a starting point for municipalities at various stages of preparing for climate impacts. Communities across Massachusetts are experiencing rapidly...