The state’s correctional system seems intent on putting itself out of business. The maximum-security MCI-Cedar Junction facility in Walpole closed in 2023, while in 2024, both the medium-security ...

Opponents of a state plan to invest $360 million to renovate MCI-Framingham held a virtual press conference. They argue that monery should instead support housing, mental health and educational ...

The Boston College Prison Education Program (BCPEP) launched at MCI-Shirley in 2019 and has served more than 100 incarcerated individuals. Eight have earned degrees, and the program celebrated its ...

There have been five reported deaths in the Massachusetts prison system over the last month. Three occurred at MCI Norfolk.