Thousands of migrant families continue to arrive in different cities and towns in Massachusetts, now calling the Commonwealth their home.
One community north of Boston is getting ready to welcome hundreds of them with shelter and food and they’re not the only ones.
Tuesday Gov. Maura Healey said they’ve secured $2 million from FEMA to help aid the new arrivals, but she says Massachusetts needs more federal help, like expediting work authorizations.
“Everyone we’ve talked to is ready to work, wants to work and is coming to this country and state, with skills and talents that will benefit so many industries across this state,” she said.
Woburn Mayor Scott Galvin said they are preparing for an additional 100 migrants to arrive in the city in the next few days, many from Haiti. He’s concerned about the strain on the city, but said state law requires them to find housing for …