Healey-Driscoll Administration Files Municipal Empowerment Bill that Include Senior Property Tax Provisions

by James Fuccione | Feb 5, 2025 | News and Updates

Governor Maura Healey filed legislation to help local governments across Massachusetts reduce long-term fiscal pressures, attract a talented workforce, provide high-quality services, and streamline operations to best serve residents. The Municipal Empowerment Act...

MHAC and AgeSpan Expand Digital Equity Efforts As Part of Announcement of $19 Million from MBI

by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2025 | News and Updates

This week, the Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) announced $19 million in grants to support participants of the Digital Equity Partnerships Program. AgeSpan and the...

2025 Trends Report from American Planning Association Highlights Aging Issues

by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2025 | Data and Reports

The American Planning Association (APA) in partnership with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy developed and announced the 2025 Trend Report for Planners, which is the fourth year the research and analysis has been compiled. These reports highlight demographic...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: AARP Community Challenge, The Health Foundation of Central Mass., Community Compact IT Grant, Reminders

by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant, AARP (deadline, March 5th) AARP has opened its Community...

Governor Healey’s FY26 Budget Proposal Includes Support for Age and Dementia Friendly Efforts

by James Fuccione | Jan 22, 2025 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration released their FY26 budget proposal totaling $61.5 billion that includes support for older adults as well as age- and dementia friendly initiatives. One notable and exciting new addition in the budget proposal is a $1 million...