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Avon Cooling Centers Now Open Until Friday: UPDATE
A late-summer warm spell after Labor Day has prompted the town to go into warm-weather protocols, which has been extended by a day.
AVON, CT — Following an August of September-like weather, September's weather is, well, looking more August-like.
And, as a result, Avon officials Tuesday announced that cooling centers are being open for folks who could use a place to chill as Mother Nature tells us that summer isn't, technically, over yet.
Through Friday, Sept. 8, the town is designating the Avon Free Public Library and the Avon Senior Center as cooling centers, which will be available for residents to seek relief from the heat.
Find out what's happening in Avonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Temperatures are expected to trickle past 90 degrees this week, with head indexes much higher.
The Avon Free Public Library is located at 281 Country Club Road and staff can be reached at (860) 673-9712 with questions.
Find out what's happening in Avonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
It's cooling center will be available during its regular operating hours which can be viewed HERE.
The Avon Senior Center is located at 635 West Avon Road and staff can be reached at 860-675-4355 with questions.
Its cooling center will be available through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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