Residents of the South End formed a new “Mass. and Cass PAC” earlier this week, saying the move is an effort to both raise awareness about what’s happening in the area and inform voters about the positions held by elected officials and candidates for office.

The political action committee registered with the state on Monday. It comes as residents, officials, business owners, and others continue to voice concerns about public safety in and around the South End.

Drug use and crime have long been problems around Mass and Cass, the area near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. The Wu administration has taken major steps to clear tent encampments there, but many say that safety concerns are getting worse and spreading to new areas . At an emotional City C

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