This Month's Features

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are defined as a self-contained apartment in an owner-occupied single-family home or lot, and are also referred to as accessory apartments, in-law apartments, “granny flats” or secondary units.

Accessory Dwelling Units are one approach to expanding senior housing options

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 24, 2022 0

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer REGION - It’s certainly no secret that there’s a housing shortage in Massachusetts, especially in the greater Boston area. State...

QCC students Stephen Ory and John Martel learn how to program an industrial robot in the college’s Advanced Technologies Lab.

Community college prepares students for future in technology

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 18, 2022 0

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer WORCESTER - Think community colleges are just for kids straight out of high school? Think again. At Quinsigamond Community College...

“It seems like there is something new for our community every year,” says Alexander Pooler, director of assistive technology at the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.

Technology helping the blind or visually impaired ‘see’

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 18, 2022 0

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer REGION - Sometimes the profusion of apps, new devices and other tech tools could make you dizzy―but choices are good,...

“No one has ever doubted my talent as an actor,” says Tori Clay, who has struggled to get work since coming out as a transgender woman six years ago. Photo/Jane Keller Gordon

Transgender actor frustrated by lack of roles

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 14, 2022 0

By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer SOMERVILLE - Born Victor Campisi, as Vic Clay he met success as an actor, but life has been tougher...

The virtual reality (VR) experiences offered by Somerville-based Rendever have shown to be beneficial in reducing social isolation and chronic loneliness among seniors.

Seniors embrace company’s virtual reality experience

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 10, 2022 0

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer SOMERVILLE - When CEO Kyle Rand began his technology start-up Rendever in 2016, virtual reality (VR) was still primarily associated...

With a little preparation and forethought, winter weather can be enjoyed in safety and health.

Be prepared for cold weather health challenges

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 5, 2022 0

By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - Cold weather can be challenging. And the fall and winter climate in Massachusetts requires special care and...

MCAD’s agency team of attorneys and judges are experts in discrimination law, according to H. Harrison, executive assistant to the commissioners. Photo/Submitted

State’s discrimination commission can be a valuable resource for older adults

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 4, 2022 0

By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer BOSTON – Though some older Bay Staters are retiring early, many are continuing to work out of need or want....

New Bedford was once the wealthiest city on the planet, per capita, during its whaling heyday. Now scallops are the catch that its fishing industry focuses on. Photo/Courtesy of New Bedford Whaling Museum

New Bedford tells a whale of a tale

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 3, 2022 0

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer NEW BEDFORD - Soon after his latest book was published in 1851, former mariner Herman Melville must have felt like...

Roberto Mighty of Holden is producer and host of the new public television series “getting dot OLDER”. Photo/Celestial Media LLC

Holden producer/host documents ‘getting older’ on public television

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 3, 2022 0

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor HOLDEN – Roberto Mighty of Holden hadn’t given much thought to aging until he turned 50. That’s when eye...

Daniel Faucher is known for creating distinctive bridal gowns.

Boston fashion designer got his start at an early age

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 1, 2022 0

By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer BOSTON - As a boy in upstate New York, Daniel Faucher raced other neighborhood children on bicycles to St....

Accessory Dwelling Units are one approach to expanding senior housing options

Community college prepares students for future in technology

Technology helping the blind or visually impaired ‘see’

Transgender actor frustrated by lack of roles

Seniors embrace company’s virtual reality experience

Be prepared for cold weather health challenges

State’s discrimination commission can be a valuable resource for older adults

New Bedford tells a whale of a tale

Holden producer/host documents ‘getting older’ on public television

Boston fashion designer got his start at an early age

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