Baker: 14 migrants have left Cape Cod air force base, rest expected to follow this week

Twenty days after a group of migrants was flown unexpectedly to Martha’s Vineyard, Governor Charlie Baker’s office said Tuesday that some members of the group have already left their temporary housing on Cape Cod and the rest are expected to follow suit later this week.

Of the 49 migrants that were transported to Joint Base Cape Cod in Barnstable on September 16, 14 individuals have left the temporary shelter for other opportunities inside and outside of the state, according to statement from Baker’s office.

The 35 individuals remaining at JBCC are working with case managers to develop sustainable housing plans and are expected to leave the base once the final details are finalized, according to the governor’s office. State officials expect the base to be empty once again by this weekend.

“We are incredibly grateful for so many of our partners who’ve mobilized to help the folks sheltering at Joint Base Cape Cod,” said Acting MEMA Director Dawn Brantley. “I especially want to thank the professionals at Father Bill’s & MainSpring for the tremendous expertise and compassion that they brought to this response. Their team has worked hard, around the clock from day one to ensure that day to day operations and service provision run smoothly. We are fortunate and very grateful they are part of this team.”

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has assisted state, local and non-profit organizations to ensure the migrants received necessities such as clothing, hygienic supplies and legal services, according to the statement.

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