Cooling centers set to open in New London
New London ― The city will use the public library and senior center as cooling centers this week in anticipation of the extreme heat and humidity forecast for the region over the next several days.
The adult reading room inside the New London Public Library, 63 Huntington St., will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday; from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday; and from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
The senior center at 10 Brainard St., will be open as a cooling shelter from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. If necessary, the center’s cooling hours may be extended into the weekend, according to Mayor Michael Passero’s office.
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