MCI-Concord, the oldest prison for men in Massachusetts, officially ceases operations Boston 25 News [Video]

CONCORD, Mass. — MCI-Concord, the state’s oldest medium-security men’s correctional facility, officially ceased operations as of Wednesday, according to the Massachusetts Department of Correction.

In a statement, the DOC said the facility had “successfully concluded housing operations.”

“Amid the state’s historically low prison population and continued recidivism reductions, MCI-Concord’s conclusion of housing operations reflects the Department’s ongoing efforts to shape the future of corrections in Massachusetts by enhancing operational efficiency, advancing cost-saving solutions, and deepening investments in programming and services,” the DOC said.

MCI-Concord opened in 1878 and served as the only Massachusetts prison unit dedicated to young fathers.

“The conclusion of housing operations at MCI-Concord reflects our commitment to re-imagining the future of corrections in Massachusetts by prioritizing operational efficiency and effectiveness while deepening investments in programming that promotes rehabilitation and recidivism reduction,” Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement. “I’d like to thank former Commissioner Carol Mici, Interim Commissioner Shawn Jenkins, and the DOC team for their thoughtful planning and successful implementation of the …