The Springfield Mayor and Health Commissioner are ordering Cooling Centers to be opened throughout the city for the rest of the week.
Mayor Sarno states, “Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and I want to remind residents to be mindful and take the necessary steps to seek relief during these excessive hot days of summer. Stay hydrated, check on your elderly neighbors, be mindful of your pets, and please take advantage of our wonderful park facilities that offer the resources for staying cool during these hot summer days.”
Cooling Centers will be open at:
Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
1476 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield, MA 01109
July 26, July 27, and July 28
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Senior Center in the North End
310 Plainfield St., Springfield, MA 01107
July 26, July 27, and July 28
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hungry Hill Senior Center
773 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA 01104
July 26, July 27, and July 28
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Mason Square Library Community Room
* AC unit operating at reduced capacity – Fans will be in place *
765 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109
July 26, July 27, and July 28
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Indian Orchard Community Center at Myrtle Street Park
117 Main St., Springfield, MA 01151
July 26, July 27, and July 28
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) Community Center
1187 ½ Parker St., Springfield, MA 01129
July 26, July 27, and July 28
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
South End Community Center
99 Marble St., Springfield, MA 01105
July 26, July 27, and July 28
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
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