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...

Residential Retrofit Program Seeking Public and Affordable Housing Operators to Improve Broadband Access

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

Mass Broadband Institute (MBI) is seeking operators of public and affordable housing properties in Massachusetts to participate in the Residential Retrofit Program. Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly can partner with local housing operators...

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...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts – Hometown Grants, Community Compact Best Practices, Community Transit Grant

by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Community Compact Best Practices Program The Community Compact Best Practices Program is...

Attorney General’s Office Seeks Community Feedback To Inform Drafting Of Assisted Living Residences Regulations

by James Fuccione | Oct 22, 2024 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is seeking public feedback to inform drafting consumer protection regulations for assisted living residences in Massachusetts. Members of the public can provide comments to the AGO through an online form,...