Summary
- Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is repurposing a former prison as a temporary shelter for homeless families.
- The shelter will house up to 140 families or 450 people, with facilities for children’s play areas and adult activities aimed at stability.
- Norfolk officials expressed concerns about not being consulted in advance of the decision.
- The shelter is expected to operate for six months to a year, serving homeless families with children or pregnant women who are on a waitlist for emergency assistance.
