Politics & Government

Hotel Shelters For Homeless Families In Massachusetts Will Close This Summer, Governor Says

A WBZ I-Team report from last year found that Massachusetts taxpayers were paying tens of millions of dollars for rooms and food.

(CBS Boston)

May 21, 2025

Hotels and motels in Massachusetts will stop serving as shelters for homeless families this summer, Gov. Maura Healey says.

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Healey said last fall that Massachusetts would be "phasing out" hotel shelters by the end of 2025. The plan is six months ahead of schedule, her office said.

A WBZ I-Team report from last year found that Massachusetts taxpayers were paying tens of millions of dollars for rooms and food.

Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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