Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Healey-Driscoll administration on April 29 announced a total of $15.6 million in funding for municipalities, councils on aging, regional transit authorities, and nonprofit organizations toward the purchase of fully accessible vans and minivans to enhance mobility for older adults and people with disabilities.
These grants, awarded through MassDOT’s Community Transit Grant Program for fiscal 2026, will allow 27 organizations to purchase 131 vehicles. The awards aim to replace older and high-mileage models to maintain a state of good repair, along with awarding vans to expand fleets where need has increased.
In a prepared statement, Winchendon Senior Center Director Miranda Jennings said, “As demand for our Community Connector program continues to grow, this vehicle allows us to expand access in a sustainable way and better serve riders who have too often been left waiting or turned away. No one should have to miss a medical appointment, access to nutrition and social services, or even a town meeting, because they don’t have access to an accessible ride.”
A full list of award recipients and awards is available online.