"Controversy Erupts as Roxbury Rec Center Converted to Migrant Shelter"

The decision to house migrant families at the Melnea Cass Recreation Center in Roxbury has sparked both support and criticism from the community, with residents protesting the move, citing concerns about the impact on local children and programming. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey toured the facility, emphasizing the need to address the impacts of the migrant crisis. The shelter, set to house up to 100 families or 400 individuals, is part of efforts to provide long-term shelter for those in need, but has faced backlash from some residents.