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Planning board approves conditional use permit for temporary cold‑weather shelter at First Church on North Pearl

3540843 · April 9, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a conditional use permit allowing First Church Albany to operate a Code Blue overnight cold shelter on the third‑floor parish house from November through April, subject to a timing condition aligned with state protocols.

The Albany City Planning Board approved a conditional use permit for First Church Albany to operate a temporary cold‑weather shelter (Code Blue) on the third floor of the church’s parish house at 110 North Pearl Street.

Representing agent Peter Presto told the board the program would occupy about 2,700 square feet and shelter up to 19 men on a seasonal, Code Blue basis (November through April). The church said it has operated…

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