Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal
LEWISTON — City officials say two portable restrooms placed at downtown locations are seeing heavy use, but are meant as only a temporary measure within the city’s larger response to homelessness.
Officials said the restrooms, placed in Kennedy Park and the “PUG” park on Bartlett Street, will help the city evaluate the potential use of more permanent bathroom facilities as the city considers a range of options.
Offering public bathrooms, as well as other day shelter or warming shelter facilities, was included in a recent set of recommendations from Lewiston’s Housing Committee.
Last week, city staff presented short- and long-term options to the City Council, including portable warming shelters, permanent bathrooms, and a potential partnership with a local faith organization for a mobile shower unit.