by James Fuccione | Jan 15, 2025 | News and Updates
Governor Maura Healey signed legislation to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office of Aging & Independence to better represent and reflect the values of older adults in Massachusetts. Renaming the agency reduces negative images around...
by James Fuccione | Dec 18, 2024 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) recently awarded a total of $4,910,668.61 to 59 municipalities across Massachusetts for FY25 through the Municipal ADA Improvement Grant. Grants are available in the form of Planning Grants (for ADA Self-Evaluation and...
by James Fuccione | Dec 4, 2024 | News and Updates
Next50, a national foundation based in Denver focused on creating a world that values aging, announced nearly $4 million in grants through its Changing Aging grant program. Among the grantees is the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG), which partners with...
by James Fuccione | Nov 26, 2024 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) joined Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo and other state and local officials in celebrating the delivery of a pair of new electric-powered vans for use by the Salem Council on Aging. The vehicles were awarded to the...
by James Fuccione | Nov 19, 2024 | News and Updates
Following closures of pharmacies in Boston neighborhoods, and to improve access to a range of health and wellness services, the Boston AgeStrong Commission teamed up with the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and Lyft on the “Holistic Health Access...
