Stay updated with breaking news from டோரி ஜென்னிசன். Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
SOMERSWORTH With heavy snowfall in the upcoming week’s forecast, and public uncertainty about the future of the Tri-Cities’ emergency warming center still accumulating, the cities’ mayors say they’re firm in their commitment the facility will continue to serve the region’s increasing houseless population. Dover Mayor Bob Carrier, Rochester Mayor Caroline McCarley and Somersworth Mayor Dana Hilliard all insisted in separate interviews this past week during an eventful week for the center that the center isn’t going away and the primary criteria for its activation moving forward will be life-threatening cold. “As to how we go forward, I think whatever we’re gonna to do, we’re gonna have a way to guarantee that our folks who are not sheltered have a place to get to in freezing cold weather,” said McCarley. “Period. End of story.” ....
With cold coming, Tri-Cities warming center to reopen SOMERSWORTH The Tri-Cities’ overnight warming center will reopen Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights due to “potentially life-threatening low temperatures” in the forecast for this weekend, the cities announced Wednesday morning. The emergency walk-in facility, located at 30 Willand Drive, will open at 5 p.m. each of those nights and close at 9 a.m. the morning after. Anyone seeking shelter may arrive any time between those hours this weekend. Referrals and reservations aren’t required. Dover, Somersworth and Rochester created the regional center in December, operating it with Strafford County’s arm of the Integrated Delivery Network and help from local social service agencies and volunteers, to provide a walk-in, overnight facility during periods of life safety risk and extreme cold weather emergencies. ....
Tri-Cities opening $1 million shelter: Here s the plan SOMERSWORTH The Tri-Cities will operate their new $1 million emergency overnight warming center Wednesday night and Thursday night, a few days earlier than they planned, due to a life-threatening winter storm expected to hit the Seacoast on Wednesday. Dover, Rochester and Somersworth leaders, area emergency management directors and Strafford County officials made the decision just before noon on Tuesday, accelerating plans that previously eyed Sunday, Dec. 20, as the center’s opening date. “Clearly, this is life safety stuff,” said Dr. Tory Jennison, director of population health for the county’s Integrated Delivery Network. “We’re not 100% ready, but this is a priority.” ....