Massachusetts Converts Roxbury Rec Center into Temporary Migrant Shelter

The decision by Governor Maura Healey to use the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury as a temporary shelter for migrants has sparked mixed reactions in the community.

Governor Maura Healey's decision to convert the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury into a temporary shelter for migrants has led to protests and concerns among local residents.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu expressed disappointment over the choice of Roxbury for the shelter, citing the neighborhood's history of economic disadvantages.
Residents and local officials are concerned about the impact on community services and the burden on Roxbury, a neighborhood already facing challenges.
The shelter, intended to accommodate up to 100 homeless families, is part of the state's response to the ongoing migrant crisis overwhelming other facilities.
The state plans to cease using the facility as a migrant shelter in May and to reopen it to the public by June.