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City staff update committee on winter warming-center planning; 345 Main and 81 Bartholomew under consideration
Summary
Development Services told the committee 110 Washington Street will serve as a warming center this winter while staff pursues more permanent options; 345 Main (first floor usable, second floor requires sprinkler upgrades) and 81 Bartholomew (large heated structure) are two candidates, and staff said an adequate bed plan must be in place by Dec. 1.
The Hartford Planning, Economic Development and Housing Committee received an update Nov. 5 from Development Services on winter warming-center planning and potential sites to expand capacity.
Director Acker told the committee that 110 Washington Street will serve as a warming center this winter and that staff are also evaluating two additional properties: 345 Main and 81 Bartholomew. He said 345 Main’s first floor can be used immediately and would provide about 20 beds now, with potential to scale ("up to about 60" depending on configuration), but the second floor needs a new sprinkler system per the state…
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