MIDDLEBORO – Quality Inn located in Middleboro has been designated as an emergency shelter for unsheltered families as of Friday, Sept. 22. 

According to Middleboro Town Manager James McGrail, it is unknown how long these families are expected to be housed at the hotel. According to Select Board Chair Mark Germain, the state reserved 30 rooms at Quality Inn. Germain said that there are currently 24 people from Haiti occupying the state-reserved rooms. Out of the 24 people, Germain said that nine of them are children. 

According to McGrail, the decision to designate the Middleboro hotel as a Temporary Emergency Shelter “was made at the state level as the Commonwealth is responsible for family placements and the coordination of services, including meals.”

“We are standing by to assist in whatever way is necessary and appropriate, however, anyone with specific questions related to this situation is asked to contact the Department of Transitional Assistance as we are still awaiting guidance regarding what municipal services and support may be needed,” said McGrail.