AARP Massachusetts

Sixteen communities across the Bay State are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages. The AARP Community Challenge funds innovative projects that inspire change in areas such as public places, housing, transportation, and more. In 2024, AARP is bolstering its investment in digital connectivity, community resilience, rural communities, and addressing disparities.

Massachusetts will hold its state primary to select candidates for congressional, legislative and local races on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Both the Massachusetts House & Senate have passed legislation that will allow Accessary Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be built "by right". This would allow homeowners across the state to build units on their property. Currently, ADUs are regulated by cities and towns.

Unfortunately, the Secure Choice Savings Program did not pass. It was an amendment to a $3.5 billion economic development bill. The bill passed, the Secure Choice Amendment did not. The proposal would've create a state-facilitated automatic savings program.

AARP is making a post-pandemic push to combat loneliness and social isolation by hosting a series of in-person events, including a trip to the New England Botanic Garden, ice cream socials and an outing to the Cambridge Jazz Festival. A 2023 advisory from the U.S. surgeon general declared increasing loneliness, isolation and lack of connection to be a public health crisis.