Beat the Heat in a Town Cooling Center

From the Office of Mayor Scott Jackson:

Due to the extreme heat forecast, Mayor Scott Jackson has established Town "Cooling Centers" and wishes to remind residents that all public buildings, including Public Libraries (Miller Memorial, Whitneyville and Brundage), the Keefe Community Center, the Hamden Senior Center and Hamden High School are air-conditioned and open to the public during regular business hours.

The cooling stations are meant for temporary relief from the heat, especially for the elderly and those with respiratory issues.

Cooling Station Locations:

• Miller Memorial Library and the Hamden Senior Center, located at 2901 Dixwell Avenue.
• Whitneyville Branch Library, located at corner of Carleton and Putnam Avenue;
• Brundage Community Branch Library, located at 91 Circular Avenue;
• Hamden High School, located at 2040 Dixwell Avenue (entrance on south side /see signage).

Information on all town buildings and hours can be found on the Town website at www.hamden.com or by calling 203-287-7100 during business hours. For further information, please contact the Fire Chief Berardesca's office at 203-407-5880.

Please remember to always call 911 in the case of any emergency.