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Walpole prison to close as incarceration rates hit 35-year low

“The fruit of that work — the lowest level of incarceration in decades — was achieved by providing at-risk individuals with pathways to positive life choices, creating new re-entry services, and empowering returning citizens to rebuild their lives in meaningful ways,” he said.  By Matthew Medsger | mmedsger@bostonherald.com | Boston Herald

PUBLISHED: April 7, 2022 at 6:11 p.m. | UPDATED: April 7, 2022 at 7:45 p.m.

The much maligned Walpole prison, one of the oldest in the state, will soon be closed for good.

“DOC remains committed to stewarding taxpayer resources responsibly and fulfilling our rehabilitation-focused mission. This decision, and the subsequent consolidation of resources across fewer locations, allows us to eliminate redundancies and deepen our investments in programming, staffing, and services,” Department of Correction commissioner Carol Mici said in a release.

The facility, officially called MCI-Cedar Junction, is currently operating at 68% capacity and housing about 525 men. The statewide prison population overall is at a 35-year low, according to the release.

The announcement comes after a determination was made the facility would require too much repair work in order to continue operation. Estimates say the facility would need about $30 million in repairs, which includes a $22 million upgrade to its electrical system. The facility originally opened in 1956.