Home Heating Safety Urged During Cold Weather by Mass. DFS

by James Fuccione | Nov 12, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is reminding residents protect themselves and their loved ones from some of the most common home heating hazards. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Every household needs working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every...

‘Building Homes. Building Futures” Report Details Housing Challenges and Solutions in Western Mass.

by James Fuccione | Oct 8, 2025 | Data and Reports

While housing issues show up in communities across the state, the “Building Homes. Building Futures” study provides an updated, comprehensive look at housing in four western Massachusetts counties—Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire. Led by...

Municipal Survey Shows Progress on ADUs with Interactive Map

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...

EOHLC Launches New Websites to Help Connect People to Housing

by James Fuccione | Sep 10, 2025 | News and Updates

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) recently launched a new webpage, “How to Start Looking for Affordable Housing in Massachusetts,” which aims to be a step-by-step guide on how to look for affordable rental housing. The guide...

AARP Report: Policies That Allow More Homebuilding Can Help Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Aug 20, 2025 | Data and Reports

According to surveys by AARP and The Pew Charitable Trusts, more than 70 percent of older adults would prefer to remain in community as they age while large majorities of those 50 and older favor a roster of zoning and land-use policies that would allow more homes to...