by James Fuccione | Dec 10, 2025 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey announced a new campaign to make it easier and cheaper for people across Massachusetts to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). ADUs, also known as granny flats or in-law apartments, are small residential living spaces that are located on the...
by James Fuccione | Dec 3, 2025 | News and Updates
The AARP Community Challenge Grant is coming soon! Since its debut in 2017, the grant program has invested $24.3 million in 2,100 livability projects, with a focus on meeting the needs of adults age 50 or older, in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands...
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...
