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Boston has announced plans to turn a National Guard armory into a shelter as the state deals with an influx of asylum seekers.
Up to 55 migrant and homeless families will be temporarily moved to the local armory in Lexington, as reported by the Boston Herald.
'We have identified a state-owned building in Lexington to use as a safety-net site for families experiencing homelessness,' said Emergency Assistance Director General Scott Rice.
'Preparations are underway in close collaboration with local officials, and we expect to open the site next month.'
Massachusetts has logged more than 11,000 migrants from October 2022 to September 2023, the federal fiscal year - that is an increase of more than 152 percent over the previous fiscal year.
Boston has announced plans to turn a National Guard armory into a shelter as the state deals with an influx of asylum seekers.
Up to 55 migrant and homeless families will be temporarily moved to the local armory in Lexington, Massachusetts
It comes after the Democratic governor Maura Healy announced plans to turn a former Boston area veteran housing unit into a homeless shelter as the city is inundated with migrants.
The former Chelsea Soldiers' Home facility, which was vacant and scheduled for demolition, will be able to accommodate 100 families who are eligible for the state's Emergency Assistance family shelter system, which has been operating at capacity for months.
Secretary of Veterans Services Dr. Jon Santiago insisted transforming the site will not affect services for veterans.
'Massachusetts has proven that we can take care of veterans and families experiencing
