Norfolk, MA residents oppose conversion of former prison to taxpayer-funded migrant shelter.

Residents of Norfolk, Massachusetts, a Democratic town, are upset over plans to convert a former state prison into a taxpayer-funded migrant shelter without their input. The state is refurbishing the Bay State Correctional Center, a former minimum-security facility, to accommodate migrants and homeless individuals. The shelter, set to be operational next month, aims to provide a temporary safety-net for homeless families.

May 18, 2024
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