A “point in time” census of Boston’s homeless was made on Wednesday night as hundreds of volunteers fanned out across the city. Mayor Marty Walsh kicked off the annual count from Boston City Hall where organizers divided into teams with map routes and supplies. The Mayor’s team spent most of the night in Downtown Crossing Read More…
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District A-1 Homeless Count at 53 During 2016 Census
City officials, Boston Police and volunteers conducted a homeless census on the night of January 12th and 13th throughout Boston. In District A-1 (Downtown, North End, Beacon Hill, West End), 53 individuals were counted on the streets. The homeless number is down from 72 last year at the same time. The census is done twice a year Read More…