& Cass area. Updated: 6:06 PM EDT Oct 25, 2021. The city of Boston has begun the process of relocating people from the area known as Mass & Cass, where substance abuse, mental health issues and homelessness have converged to form a public health crisis.25 oct 2021
Why is it called mass and Cass?
The intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard is often referred to as "Mass/Cass." It is an area of Boston with a long history of serving the City's — and the region's — most vulnerable populations.29 oct 2021