"Proposed Migrant Shelter Locations in Boston Spark Controversy and Debate"
Massachusetts State Senator Nick Collins urges the governor's office to consider relocating migrant families to the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton instead of a private Seaport building in Fort Point, citing concerns about public health and inadequate facilities. The owner of the Seaport building has expressed willingness to accommodate migrant families, but discussions are ongoing. City officials are exploring various locations for migrant overflow shelters, while community leaders plan to host a meeting to address concerns and questions. The governor's emergency declaration allows overflow shelters to bypass local zoning regulations, but officials emphasize the need for suitable living arrangements for migrant families.