Over the weekend, some of Boston's most troubled neighborhoods, like Mass. and Cass and Nubian Square, looked almost abandoned. Areas typically crowded with unhoused residents and people struggling with addiction were eerily quiet, prompting questions from residents, officials, and outreach workers alike.

State Rep. John Moran was among those who's noticed a change.

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"Surprisingly, over the last five days, we've had a bit of a turnaround in terms of the number of people on the streets," Moran said.

Earlier this month, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new plan to crack down on crime and provide more addiction services in the Mass. and Cass corridor. That includes reserved beds at the Gavin Foundation and immediate tr

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