by James Fuccione | Jul 1, 2026 | News and Updates
In preparation for the extreme heat event expected to begin Tuesday June 30th and run through the July 4th holiday weekend, that will bring temperatures into the high-90’s and possibly even above 100 degrees Fahrenheit to some regions, the Massachusetts Executive...
by James Fuccione | Aug 27, 2025 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) developed the “Climate Resilience Playbook” (“the Playbook”) to to serve as a starting point for municipalities at various stages of preparing for climate impacts. Communities across Massachusetts are experiencing rapidly...
by James Fuccione | Jun 18, 2025 | News and Updates
When temperatures reach above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, adults aged 65+ are at a greater risk of experiencing heat-related side-effects, particularly those with certain chronic medical conditions or those who take prescription medications that affect the body’s...
by James Fuccione | Mar 26, 2025 | News and Updates
Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, and living through such an event appears to make a big difference in how they view the potential impact of climate change on their health, according to a...
by James Fuccione | Oct 17, 2023 | News and Updates, Programs
The Massachusetts Housing Partnership seeks communities that are motivated and ready to create human-centric and mobility-oriented neighborhoods to tackle some of the Commonwealth’s biggest challenges: housing, transportation, and climate change. Communities...
