Middlesex County is putting their prisoners to work. Inmates from the House of Corrections are clearing off roofs and digging out hydrants in a cost-saving solution for several communities.
The program is for low level offenders that are pre-screened and put through rehab. All of the prisoners are near the end of their sentences.
The Middlesex County Sheriff says this will save the county a quarter of a million dollars this winter.
“During these very difficult financial times we’ve got frozen streets and frozen coffers,” said Sheriff Peter Koutoujian. “We’ve got a public safety need and we’ve got a public safety solution.”
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http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/02/06/middlesex-county-prison-inmates-helping-with-snow-removal/
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