New Massachusetts Healthy Aging Report Details Older Adult Health in Every Community

by James Fuccione | May 1, 2025 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The 2025 Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report was released today, revealing trends and disparities in the health of older adults throughout the state. The report presents a detailed picture of aging in Massachusetts that’s provided nowhere else: a...

Report: The State of Public Space in 2025

by James Fuccione | Apr 18, 2025 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Project for Public Spaces, a nationwide organization promoting placemaking and activation of public community spaces, invited a growing group of public space professionals—including planners, designers, place managers, public officials, artists, researchers,...

US HHS Announces Massive Reduction in Workforce, Reorganizes ACL

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized

In line with the federal executive order called “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative” that has led to massive workforce cuts across the US government, the Department of Health and Human Services...

Grants Awarded to Local Cultural Councils that Support Age and Dementia Friendly Programs

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2025 | News and Updates

The Mass Cultural Council announced $7.5 million to more than 7,300 Community-Based Projects across the state – several involve older adults and intergenerational activity. There are 329 local and regional councils (LCCs) that represent all 351 cities and towns...

Ability to Conduct Hybrid and Remote Meetings Extended by Healey Administration.

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2025 | News and Updates

Governor Maura Healey signed An Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency. This legislation will permit state and local public bodies to conduct public meetings in a hybrid or remote format while also allowing participants at town...