Healey-Driscoll Administration Awarded Nearly Half a Million Dollars to Support Family Caregivers

by James Fuccione | Nov 19, 2024 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration recognized November as Family Caregiver Month and announced that Massachusetts is set to receive $490,000 in grant funding from the Administration for Community Living to support family caregivers. The award will be used over a...

AARP Shares Recap of ‘Designing for All Ages’ Virtual Event with Videos and Other Resources

by James Fuccione | Nov 18, 2024 | Conferences, News and Updates

AARP Livable Communities Team recently hosted a virtual workshop titled, “Designing for People of All Ages” and released a recap summary with age-friendly design examples and resources that may be useful and informative to communities working to become...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $161 Million for Economic Development Projects that Include Senior Housing and COAs

by James Fuccione | Oct 28, 2024 | News and Updates

Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus announced more than $161 million for 313 grant awards to support local economic development projects in 171...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Fare Free Regional Transit Across State

by James Fuccione | Oct 25, 2024 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced $30 million in grants to 13 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) in Massachusetts to provide year-round, fare free public transportation services. The funding was provided in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget signed by...

Governor Healey Signs Bill Improving Access to High-Quality Care for Older Residents

by James Fuccione | Oct 2, 2024 | News and Updates

Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, legislative leaders, elected officials and advocates came together for a ceremonial signing of An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care, which improves oversight and standards at Long Term Care...