BOSTON – As Roxbury’s Melnea Cass Recreational Center nears capacity , could Boston’s Seaport neighborhood be the next home for migrants?
“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.
The state said the plans aren’t finalized yet, but the city gave Fort Point residents a heads up that migrants could be on the way.
A City of Boston spokesperson sent WBZ-TV the following statement:
“The City will work with the State and other partners to ensure our residents have an opportunity to learn more and provide feedback regarding any proposed shelter sites, while prioritizing minimal disruption to area residents.”