Governor Healey Announces More Than 1,200 ADUs Approved in First Year with More to Come

Governor Healey Announces More Than 1,200 ADUs Approved in First Year with More to Come 

Design Challenge, technical support and financing will help build on early momentum and accelerate production 

BOSTON – One year after Governor Maura Healey’s Affordable Homes Act allowed accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be built by right across Massachusetts, cities and towns have permitted or approved 1,224 ADUs to date in 217 communities — an early snapshot of progress as communities implement the new statewide standard and homeowners begin moving projects forward. Governor Healey recently announced several new initiatives to build on this progress and accelerate the production of ADUs to help lower costs statewide. 

“ADUs are one of the most practical ways to add homes and lower costs. They allow older adults to age near their loved ones and young adults to live independently while starting their careers,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This first-year data shows homeowners are already starting to take advantage of our new law, and we’re going to keep making it easier and cheaper to build ADUs so we can bring down housing costs for everyone.” 

“It's great to see so many people across Massachusetts signing up to build ADUs,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “By setting clear rules statewide and backing them up with real support, we’re giving families more options while helping cities and towns grow housing.”  

“The first-year data shows the Affordable Homes Act is working as intended by making ADUs simpler to permit across Massachusetts,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. “Now we’re capitalizing on that momentum with designs, technical assistance and affordable financing to accelerate ADU production and help relieve our housing shortage.”   

An updated interactive map tracking ADU applications and approvals can be found at Mass.gov/ADUtracker. The top 10 communities for ADU approvals in 2025 are: 

 

Community   (excluding Boston)	Number of Approved ADUs
Plymouth	34
Lawrence	32
Nantucket	27
Lowell	26
Milton	24
Somerville	24
Worcester	23
Methuen	21
Medford	19
Fairhaven	18

 

Because the statewide by-right standard is still new and municipal reporting is ongoing, these figures represent an initial snapshot and are expected to grow over time. Updated progress can be found at mass.gov/ADU.  

To build on early progress and reduce the cost and complexity of building ADUs, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is advancing three tools to help homeowners design, finance and build ADUs: 

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) launched the ADU Design Challenge on December 15, inviting designers, architects and other design professionals to submit replicable, high-quality ADU designs that can be adapted by homeowners and local builders. The Design Challenge reduces predevelopment costs by making strong designs publicly available, streamline permitting by encouraging compliant designs and promote innovation, including sustainable materials, climate-resilient design and accessible layouts that support the needs of aging residents and families. The Design Challenge is sponsored by Eastern Bank Foundation, The Boston Foundation, AIA Massachusetts and Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), with roughly $60,000 to $70,000 in sponsor commitments to support the challenge, prizes and outreach. Design winners will be announced in late April 2026 and final designs will be available for download on mass.gov. 

Backed by $10 million over two years from the Governor’s fiscal 2026-2030 Capital Investment Plan, MHP is also developing a statewide ADU Incentive Program to promote ADU construction and support homeowners through the predevelopment and construction process. The program will also identify and address remaining barriers to ADU development beyond zoning, providing insight for future statewide policy and program design. MHP anticipates this initiative will support the creation of hundreds of ADUs in its first two years and inform the next phase of policy and investment. MHP plans to launch the full program in spring 2026. 

Lastly, to address financing barriers that can prevent homeowners from constructing an ADU, MassHousing is developing a new ADU construction loan program. MassHousing authorized up to $20 million for mission-oriented homeownership activities, a portion of which will support the ADU loan program. The program is expected to provide low-cost subordinate mortgage loans designed to finance ADU construction, targeted toward low- and moderate-income homeowners who may not be able to access home equity financing. This financial support is anticipated to be available in spring 2026. 

A clearer standard 

Before the Affordable Homes Act, Massachusetts had no statewide standard for ADU zoning and permitting. A patchwork of requirements — including owner-occupancy rules, small size limits, subjective design reviews and discretionary local approvals — often made ADUs difficult or illegal to build. 

Now, ADUs up to 900 square feet or less than 50% of the square foot living space of the main home can be built by right in single-family zoning districts statewide, creating a simpler, more consistent pathway for homeowners to add a small home on their property while supporting housing production in a way that fits existing neighborhoods. 

Since taking office, Governor Healey has focused on increasing housing production and lowering costs. To build more homes, she has taken action to speed up the permitting process, turn state land into thousands of new homes, convert downtown commercial space into apartments, create a first-in-the-nation fund to finance mixed-income development in a time of high interest rates, and legalize Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). This year, her administration will be offering low-cost financing and free designs for anyone who wants to add an ADU to their home. To help people afford their mortgages and rents right now, she banned mandatory renter-paid broker fees, gave seniors up to $2,800 a year to help with housing costs, and expanded home inspection protections.  

麻州政府撥款1000萬元 助地方市鎮及非營利組織爭取FIFA商機

            （Boston Orange編譯）麻州政府2月4日宣佈斥資1000萬元，鼓勵市鎮及非營利組織為FIFA今年在麻州舉行的7場世界杯足球賽，籌辦爭取觀光等促進經濟機會的活動。申請經費網站「體育與娛樂活動基金補助計畫（Sports and Entertainment Events Fund）」3月4日截止收件。

              麻州旅遊局長 Kate Fox 強調，州政府撥出這筆經費，是要讓整個麻州的社區都能享受到世界盃帶來的經濟紅利。州政府將於 2 月 11 日上午 10:00 舉行線上說明會提供詳細指導。

            麻州旅遊局（MOTT）指出，今年 6 月 13 日至 7 月 9 日 ，FIFA將在麻州的吉列球場（Gillette Stadium）等地舉辦包括 32 強賽與半準決賽的共 7 場世界盃賽事。波士頓諮詢集團（BCG）及大波士頓會展旅遊局（Meet Boston）估計，全球將有 45 萬名遊客來麻州、波士頓觀賽，若加上同年夏季的麻州慶祝建國 250 週年，高桅帆船（Sail Boston）巡迴展等大活動，麻州的2026 年國際訪客總數有望突破 300 萬人次。

麻州政府為協助地方市鎮及非營利組織分擔因賽事湧入人潮所衍生的公共安全維護、交通接駁規劃，以及各類社區觀賽派對（Watch Parties）與慶祝活動的營運成本，並把握商機，創造經濟發展機會，特地撥備1000萬元，將藉由單一實體獲補助額度不得超過總預算一半，申請單位必須展現高度參與意願等條件，保障公平性，提供與補助金額對等或更高的匹配資金。

評選委員會將優先考量能提升麻州國際形象、創造長期觀光價值及 job creation（創造就業）的企劃案。

所有申請案件須在 3 月 4 日下午 3:00 前，透過官方入口網站（https://www.visitma.com/）提交。

Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program

$10 Million Available to Support FIFA World Cup–Related Events and Watch Parties 

BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT), announced the opening of the Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program application portal. This competitive grant program will support major sports and entertainment events that drive tourism and economic activity across the Commonwealth. 

The program was authorized through the Fiscal Year 2025 Supplemental Budget, which allocates $10 million to support costs associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including public safety, transportation, and celebrations. Massachusetts will host seven World Cup matches, including a Round of 32 and a quarterfinal, between June 13 and July 9, 2026. 

“Massachusetts has a long history of hosting world-class sporting and cultural events, and this new fund positions us to lead the next chapter,” said Governor Maura Healey. “By creating this program, we are making a clear commitment to attract and support marquee events like the FIFA World Cup and the community experiences that surround them. This investment allows us to showcase Massachusetts’ sportsmanship, creativity, and vibrant communities to a global audience, while bringing people together, strengthening our economy, and welcoming the world to our state.” 

“Bringing major events to Massachusetts, from this summer’s FIFA World Cup to last year’s International World Figure Skating Championships, requires strong coordination across state agencies, municipalities, and private partners,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This fund helps ensure communities have the infrastructure, communications, and operational support needed to successfully host and elevate events of this scale. By working collaboratively, we can deliver seamless experiences for visitors and ensure communities across Massachusetts share in the lasting benefits of hosting large-scale events.” 

The program will evaluate applications based on return on investment, economic impact to the tourism sector, potential to promote Massachusetts nationally and internationally, and geographic equity across the state. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and municipalities. No single entity may receive more than half of the total funds available. Grantees must provide matching funds equal to or greater than the grant amount awarded. 

“Sports and entertainment events are catalysts for broad economic growth,” said Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley. “This new fund gives Massachusetts a strategic, competitive tool to attract and support high-impact events that drive job creation, visitor spending, and long-term value for local businesses across the state. By making targeted investments like this, we are strengthening Massachusetts’ ability to compete on a global stage while delivering measurable economic benefits to communities statewide. We thank the Legislature for their support” 

“Sports tourism introduces visitors to Massachusetts in a uniquely personal way, whether they are attending a global tournament, a community watch party, or a regional championship,” said Kate Fox, Executive Director at the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. “This fund helps us welcome visitors, elevate local destinations, and share the stories of the people and places that make Massachusetts special. These events create lasting connections and help raise the profile of communities across the state as destinations worth exploring.” 

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 4 at 3:00pm. Applicants can visit MOTT’s online application portal to review program guidelines and eligibility requirements, and to submit an application. An optional, informational webinar for potential applicants will be held on Wednesday, February 11 at 10:00am. Register here.  

助耆英維生計 波士頓市二、三月將辦7場節約門診

（Boston Orange編譯）波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）與老人服務局（Age Strong Commission）2 月 4 日宣佈，將於2月及3月內，在全市各地為波士頓市55歲以上長者舉辦7場「省錢諮詢診所」（Cost-Saving Clinics），以協助長者申請各項福利與補助，確保資源落實到有需要的家庭。

這7場活動都有專業人員在場協助居民做資格，補助範圍，關鍵開支等多項查核，包括生活補助方面的 SNAP（糧食券）、燃油補助（Fuel Assistance），醫療與稅務方面的醫療護理（Medicare） 節省計畫，以及長者抵稅優惠（Circuit Breaker Tax Credit）方面的物業稅減免或延期支付，公用事業方面的水電費與排污費折扣等。

所有活動都免費，但需事先預約，撥打老人服務局專線 617-635-4366 來預約時段。查詢更多資訊可上波士頓市府官網 www.boston.gov/cost-savings 。

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活動時間表與地點（2月至3月）

日期	時間	地點
2月9日 - 10日	10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	東波士頓: BCYF Paris Street Community Center (112 Paris St.)
2月11日	1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	牙買加平原（Jamaica Plain）: BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center (20 South St.)
2月12日 - 13日	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	同上 (BCYF Curtis Hall)
2月23日 - 27日	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	羅森岱爾（Roslindale）: BCYF Roslindale (6 Cumins Hwy)
3月2日	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	布萊頓（Brighton）: Veronica B. Smith Senior Center (20 Chestnut Hill Ave.)
3月5日 - 6日	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	洛士百利（Roxbury）: Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library (149 Dudley St.)
3月9日 - 13日	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	多徹斯特（Dorchester）: All Saints Episcopal Church (209 Ashmont St.)
3月23日 - 27日	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	城中區（Downtown）: Boston City Hall (1 City Hall Square)

MAYOR MICHELLE WU AND AGE STRONG COMMISSION TO HOST COST-SAVING CLINICS ACROSS BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS TO HELP OLDER RESIDENTS MAKE ENDS MEET

BOSTON – Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston’s Age Strong Commission today launched a series of in-person cost-savings clinics for Boston’s older adult residents ages 55 and up. Age Strong advocates and partners will meet with and screen older residents for eligibility on potential cost-savings opportunities including SNAP, fuel assistance, Medicare Savings Program, Water/Sewer Discount, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, property tax savings and deferrals, and more. 

 

“As the cost of living continues to rise for our residents, we’re doing all we can to ensure our older residents are connected to services and resources," said Mayor Michelle Wu. “These in-person clinics hosted across the city by Age Strong will ensure our older adults are connected to every possible resource and aware of every possible way to save money. I encourage all eligible older adults to get connected by signing up for a clinic now through the end of March.” 

 

“Every little bit can help,” said Age Strong Commissioner Emily K. Shea. “Some folks don’t know what programs are out there. At our cost-savings clinics, we’ll help folks save in every way possible.”

 

The free cost-savings clinics will take place across Boston neighborhoods through March. Residents should make their in-person appointment by calling Age Strong at 617-635-4366. More details are available by visiting www.boston.gov/cost-savings.  

 

February 9 - 10, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

BCYF Paris Street Community Center, 112 Paris Street, East Boston

 

February 11, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. & February 12 - 13, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center, 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain

 

February 23 - 27, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

BCYF Roslindale, 6 Cumins Hwy, Roslindale

 

March 2, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Veronica B. Smith Senior Center, 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton

 

March 5 - 6, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury

 

March 9 - 13, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.The All Saints Episcopal Church, 209 Ashmont Street, Dorchester

 

March 23 - March 27, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Boston

 

City of Boston cost-savings clinics’ city partners include Assessing, Boston Home Center, Civic Organizing, Environment, Veterans Services, Water/Sewer Commission, and Worker Empowerment. Additional partners include ABCD, Eversource, and National Grid. 

麻州和加拿大Nova Scotia合作推進離岸風力

 Massachusetts and Nova Scotia Launch Collaboration to Advance Offshore Wind   

Governor Healey and Premier Houston sign agreement recognizing the strategic importance of offshore wind to achieving shared goals of affordability, economic growth, energy independence, and environmental protection  

 

BOSTON – Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and the Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston today announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on offshore wind development in the North Atlantic. The MOU identifies several areas of coordination between the two jurisdictions, including on workforce development and job creation, transmission planning and grid integration, stakeholder engagement and public education, and investments in ports and supply chain development to advance the industry.   

 

“Our relationship with Nova Scotia is special,” said Governor Maura Healey. “More than a century ago, when the Halifax Explosion devasted the city and its port, Massachusetts was there to provide immediate aid and support. That spirit of collaboration continues today as we work together to build a strong, resilient offshore wind sector that lowers energy costs and creates good paying jobs along the Atlantic coast.” 

 

“We’re on the verge of our first call for bids to license the first offshore wind projects in Canada, and we’re advancing Wind West to build the transmission infrastructure to send that clean energy to markets,” said Premier Houston. “Our agreement with Massachusetts signals to developers that markets for their clean energy are solidifying, giving them even more confidence to invest in our new offshore wind industry. I look forward to sharing this clean energy with Massachusetts, powering economic opportunities for the New England region, and creating thousands of jobs and billions in investment in Nova Scotia.” 

 

“Today marks an important step forward in our continued collaboration with Canada to get more clean energy built and powering our homes,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “Offshore wind is critical for our energy security – particularly during cold winters. This MOU creates a strong foundation for technical cooperation and coordinated planning approaches to support the development of offshore wind and transmission infrastructure. Massachusetts is proud to partner with Nova Scotia on offshore wind.” 

 

“With the Vineyard Wind project nearing completion, Massachusetts is well positioned to share its sector experience with Nova Scotia,” said Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony. “This partnership creates an opportunity to learn from each other and coordinate on grid integration, ports, and workforce needs to support successful offshore wind deployment across the region.”   

 

Massachusetts has been a leader in offshore wind development through early and sustained policy commitments and successful commercial-scale procurements. The Vineyard Wind I project has been producing power since January 2025 and has nearly completed construction, capable of producing 572 MW of power. The project has supported close to 4,000 jobs to date, delivering roughly $623 million in labor income and $1.94 billion in total economic output. 

 

Like New England, Nova Scotia has vast amounts of offshore wind development potential and is undertaking significant steps to advance its offshore wind sector and improve its electricity interconnections with other jurisdictions.   

 

Under the MOU, Massachusetts’ and Nova Scotia’s respective energy offices will initiate staff-level discussions to advance the identified areas of collaboration. These discussions will focus on practical next steps, including information sharing, coordination with relevant grid and transmission planners, and engagement with industry and other stakeholders, as appropriate. The energy offices will report regularly to the heads of their agencies on progress and opportunities to deepen cooperation.  

 

The MOU reflects a shared recognition that offshore wind development presents a significant opportunity to strengthen energy security and grid reliability, reduce emissions and energy costs, and drive sustained economic development and job creation across the region.  

亨廷頓劇院新聘 Kevin Schlägel出任製作總監

Kevin Schlagle

(Boston Orange編譯) 波士頓亨廷頓劇院（Huntington）宣佈，藝術總監 Loretta Greco 委請原為駐團製作人 的Kevin Schlagle 出任製作總監（Producing Director），全面統籌從選角到演出結束的所有主舞台劇目製作與物流管控，成為劇院領導層的核心成員。

亨廷頓劇院即將於 2027 年擴建大廳，增加靈活表演空間，Schlagle 將負責協調 Calderwood Pavilion 與Huntington 兩大場館間的製作流程，確保曾獲東尼獎肯定的該劇院能持續推出高品質新作與經典劇目。Schlagle還將負責培育新一代製作與舞台管理人才。

Kevin Schlagle 資歷深厚，從2009年加入亨廷頓劇院做實習生，迄今已17 年有餘，參與過包括 10 部世界首演劇目的55部作品，曾與 Billy Porter、Nick Offerman 等重量級藝術家合作。在擔任駐團製作人期間，他還主導了包括《Lehman Trilogy》美國首演等的多項雄心勃勃計畫。

藝術創作之外，Schlagle 在行政與社會責任方面亦貢獻顯著。疫情期間，他協同主持防疫小組，使劇院成為大波士頓當地首批恢復線下演出的單位；他還積極推動無障礙表演計畫（如手語翻譯與口述影像）及參與反種族歧視工作小組。藝術總監 Greco 讚譽其具備戰略領導力與卓越精神，是帶領劇院邁向新紀元的理想人選。

THE HUNTINGTON NAMES KEVIN SCHLAGLE AS NEW PRODUCING DIRECTOR 

With over 17 years in regional theatre and a distinguished track record of producing and 

stage managing, Schlagle takes on a new leadership role at The Huntington

 

(BOSTON) – The Huntington announces that Artistic Director Loretta Greco has appointed Huntington Resident Producer Kevin Schlagle as The Huntington’s new Producing Director, as of January 1, 2026. As Producing Director he will report to Greco, working on producing and logistical oversight for mainstage plays start-to-finish, from casting through the closing performance.

 

In this role, Schlagle will manage and nurture the relationships between the art on The Huntington’s stages and the staff and guest artists supporting The Huntington’s programs. As The Huntington continues to mount award-winning seasons of bold new works and invigorating classics in two venues, the Calderwood Pavilion and the Huntington Theatre (which soon will have an expanded lobby and additional, flexible performing spaces in 2027), this role is more important than ever in leading continued excellent producing processes across venues at the Tony Award-winning company. In addition to his producing responsibilities, he also will play an active role in mentoring emerging generations of stage management and producing talent. 

 

“Kevin is a brilliant, collaborative and strategic leader who brings joy, excellence, and generosity of spirit to our work every single day,” says Huntington Artistic Director Loretta Greco. “I am exceedingly proud to have Kevin recognized in this expanded leadership role representing this theater he has served so lovingly over these many years, and thrilled to have his singular passion, diligence, and expertise represent The Huntington so vibrantly and generously in this new era.”

Schlagle began his Huntington tenure as a Stage Management intern during the 2009–2010 season and has since contributed to more than 55 Huntington productions and 12 Spotlight Spectacular Galas across 17 seasons. His work has included 10 world premieres and collaborations with celebrated artists including Billy Porter, Nick Offerman, Kimberly Belflower, Kirsten Greenidge, Mfoniso Udofia, John Kolvenbach, Nassim Soleimanpour, Taylor Mac, Lenelle Moïse, and Maria Aitken.

Most recently, as Resident Producer, Schlagle helped steer several of the company’s most ambitious projects, including the pre-West End run of Sing Street, the American premieres of The Hills of California, Leopoldstadt, and The Lehman Trilogy, and numerous world premieres such as Taylor Mac’s Joy and Pandemic and The Art of Burning. 

“I am deeply honored to step into the Producing Director role at a theatre that has become my creative home,” says Kevin Schlagle. “Under Loretta Greco’s visionary leadership, The Huntington has embraced ambitious and daring storytelling, work that continues to challenge and inspire audiences throughout Boston and beyond. As we move toward the opening of the new East Wing and an exciting next chapter for the company, I’m energized by the opportunity to grow alongside the organization to support our artists, uplift our community, and help shape the theatre’s future with care, rigor, and joy.”

During the pandemic, Schlagle was a key member of The Huntington’s COVID-19 response, co-chairing the internal task force that positioned the organization as one of the first theatres in the region to return to safe in-person performances. He worked closely with peer theatres, city officials, app developers, and infectious disease specialists to create and share protocols that helped shape the local arts community’s reopening. He also helped launch and grow The Huntington’s digital streaming platform, expanding access to select productions during and beyond the pandemic shutdown.

Schlagle continues to re-invigorate and expand accessibility programming (ASL-interpretation, Audio Description, and Open Caption) in partnership with Outside the Vox, staff, and The Huntington’s Access Committee to help bring exciting theatrical events to a wider audience. He also serves on The Huntington’s Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force and the Cambridge Friends School Diversity Committee. 

Beyond The Huntington, Schlagle’s experience spans American Repertory Theater, Boston Lyric Opera, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, New Repertory Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Arden Theatre Company, Westport Country Playhouse, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, and other regional organizations.

New Book: A Force For Good: Gisela Warburg Wyzanski

A Force For Good, an inspiring biography of a remarkable young German Jewish woman who used her wealth and influence to help save thousands of Jewish children earmarked for extinction during the Holocaust Peter E. Randall Publisher is pleased to announce an inspiring new biography, A Force For Good: Gisela Warburg Wyzanski. The book pays loving and fitting tribute to a courageous young German Jewish woman who used her wealth and influence to help rescue and resettle thousands of Jewish children who faced annihilation at the hands of the Nazis, giving them new lives in the land now known as Israel. This inspirational and compelling coming of age story is written by Gisela's daughter, Anita Wyzanski Robboy.  A resident of Cambridge, MA, and Gloucester, MA, Anita is a partner in the Boston law firm, Prince Lobel Tye, LLC, and currently a Visiting Scholar/Research Associate at Brandeis University. She is the daughter of Gisela Warburg Wyzanski and Judge Charles E. Wyzanski. The author hopes that readers will be inspired by Gisela’s life, her choices, and her determination to save lives.  A Force For Good: Gisela Warburg Wyzanski evolved from the discovery of a treasure trove of letters and documents carefully preserved by Gisela and recently discovered by her daughter. Gisela's story spans the pre-to post-World War II era, seen through the eyes of a young woman who put her own life at risk to save others. Readers will meet Gisela's friends and mentors, including Henrietta Szold, the founder of Hadassah and Chaim Weizmann, the first president of Israel. Her remarkable story provides a unique perspective on how one determined and brave person can make a difference in the world.  Publishers Weekly comments, “A Force for Good is a must-read for anyone interested in Holocaust history, Jewish heritage, and the enduring impact of one woman's courage and compassion. It is a moving and inspiring account of 'a sacred adventure' lived in service to others, brought to life through rich documentary evidence and heartfelt storytelling.”   Laurence H. Tribe, Carl M. Loeb University Professor Emeritus, Harvard University, offers this review of A Force for Good: “Brimming with fresh perspectives on Judaism, Zionism, and Palestine, this page-turning saga leaps off the page from a cache of love letters hidden in a Cambridge attic to draw the reader into a romantic triangle involving a famous American judge and the daughter of one of Germany’s wealthiest Jewish families, a woman who escaped the Gestapo to devote her life to the rescue of desperate children.”  Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies, American Jewish University and the former Project Director of the United States Holocaust Museum writes "Often told in her words through her extensive correspondence, the book offers unique insight into the early days of Zionist history and two of its fabled leaders Chaim Weizmann and Henrietta Szold -- Gisela’s mentors -- and Jewish Palestine in the 1920s and 1930s. Gisela's embrace of Zionism gave depth and meaning to her life, an important reminder of its significance and its potential at our time of turmoil. The work is inspirational. Gisela was a lioness, and Anita does her justice.” A Force For Good: Gisela Warburg Wyzanski is available in hardcover, audio, and e-book formats. Published by Peter E. Randall Publisher in Portsmouth, NH, and distributed through bookstores and Amazon, the book’s publication date is March 3, 2026. Media may arrange interviews with the author by contacting media@perpublisher.com. To learn more, visit the publisher’s website, https://perpublisher.com.