National Guard armory in Lexington to house migrants, homeless families Boston 25 News [Video]

LEXINGTON, Mass. — Dozens of migrants and their families will be housed at the National Guard armory in Lexington beginning next month, state officials confirmed Tuesday.

The decision to use the armory at 459 Bedford St. came as the state continues to grapple with a migrant crisis.

The state’s Emergency Assistance family shelter system has been operating at capacity for months amid a large influx of migrants to the Bay State.

“We have identified a state-owned building in Lexington to use as a safety-net site for families experiencing homelessness. Preparations are underway in close collaboration with local officials, and we expect to open the site next month,” Emergency Assistance Director General Scott Rice said in a statement on Tuesday.

At full capacity, officials expect the Lexington armory site to accommodate 55 families, including homeless families with children or pregnant women.

The Lexington safety-net site will serve families who are deemed eligible for …