Senator Eldridge Responds to Shelter Closures Planned for Middlesex and Worcester

Boston - State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough) has been informed by the Healey-Driscoll administration that all four shelters housing homeless families in the Middlesex and Worcester district, located in  Acton, Ayer, Hudson and Marlborough are scheduled to close by the end of 2025.

"I am grateful to the Healey-Driscoll administration and all of the housing, shelter, safety net, and refugee and immigration services staff, and the shelters providers, for their amazing work housing, supporting, educating, training, and addressing trauma for the hundreds of homeless families living in four hotels in the district.  I am also especially thankful to the four host communities for their compassion and collaboration, including the family support groups that were established in each community. Municipal and school officials, public health and social workers, First Responders, teachers, nonprofit and civic organizations, houses of worship, and countless super-volunteers all played vital roles in welcoming and uplifting these families during an incredibly challenging time.”

I have been informed by the administration that the following shelters will be closed by these dates:

Ayer Nashoba Valley Inn – Wednesday, December 31st

Hudson Holiday Inn – Wednesday, April 30th

Marlborough Holiday Inn & Suites – Sunday, August 31st

Acton Minute Man Inn – Wednesday, April 30th

Since being informed of this decision by the Healey-Driscoll administration, I have reached out directly to  shelter providers to request information about where,where the families will be placed. I am encouraged that more families are being transitioned into permanent housing across Massachusetts, through programs like HomeBASE and other housing initiatives, My staff and I remain fully available to assist, just as we would for any constituent, with resettlement needs and housing support.

Massachusetts continues to see rising homelessness, largely  due to high housing costs, stagnant wages for working families, and barriers to accessing higher education and training programs for many adults.Over two years ago, Massachusetts has seen a large increase of  migrant families seeking refuge in the Commonwealth. I am grateful for the critical support key stakeholders have made to support all of these families regardless of background. I am proud to support budgets and programs that expand access to affordable housing, invest in adult education and job training, and strengthen the social safety net for vulnerable residents and families.

For more information or support from our team on your housing needs, visit senatoreldridge.com/housingassistance or fill out my Constituent Services Request form.