Cooling centers open for next 3 days in Springfield, Greenfield

SPRINGFIELD — With high temperatures expected, two Western Massachusetts cities are opening their cooling centers today through Wednesday.

Springfield's cooling centers will be open 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and are at the Indian Orchard Community Center, 117 Main St.; South End Community Center, 99 Marble St.; Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center, 1476 Roosevelt Ave.; the Senior Center in the North End at Kenefick Park, 310 Plainfield St.; Mason Square Library Community Room, 765 State St.; Hungry Hill Senior Center, 773 Liberty St.; Clodo Concepcion Greenleaf Community Center, 1187 Parker St.; and Forest Park Library, 389 Belmont Ave., which will close at 5 p.m.

In a statement, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris reminded residents to plan, be mindful of the heat and seek relief if needed.

"Stay hydrated, check on your elderly neighbors, be mindful of your pets, and please take advantage of our cooling centers, libraries, and wonderful park facilities that offer the resources for staying cool during these hot summer days," the mayor said in the statement.

In Greenfield

To the north in Greenfield, the city likewise is opening its cooling centers from today through Wednesday, with most open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The sites are at: John Zon Community Center, 35 Pleasant St.; Greenfield Housing Authority Community Room, 1 Elm Terrace; Oak Courts Common Room, Oak Courts, off of Elm Street; Greenfield City Hall, 14 Court Square; and the Greenfield Public Library, 412 Main St., which is open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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