Politics & Government

Boston Eyes Fort Point Office Building As Potential Migrant Shelter

As Roxbury's Melnea Cass Recreational Center nears capacity, could Boston's Seaport neighborhood be the next home for migrants?

(CBS Boston)

February 9, 2024

BOSTON - As Roxbury's Melnea Cass Recreational Center nears capacity, could Boston's Seaport neighborhood be the next home for migrants?

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"Here, I just want to hear more," Boston City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy told WBZ-TV outside of 24 Farnsworth Street. The city is eyeing the Fort Point office building as a potential migrant overflow site.

"I'm hearing there might be one bathroom here and no showers or one shower, so definitely we'll need to make this a space that is safe," Councilor Murphy said.

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24 Farnsworth Street in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood could become a migrant shelter/CBS Boston

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