Southington Activates Local Cooling Centers

SOUTHINGTON, CT — With extreme hot weather in the forecast for most of this week, the town has designated three Southington sites to be cooling centers.

Southington Town Manager Alex Ricciardone said the municipal decision is in line with Gov. Ned Lamont activating statewide severe hot weather protocols this week.

"The purpose of Connecticut's severe hot weather protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe hot conditions, which could be life-threatening if exposed to the elements for extended periods of time," wrote Riccardone to the community.

As a result, the following Southington sites have been deemed as cooling centers:

• Southington Public Library, 255 Main St., Tuesday: Noon to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Calendar House Senior/Community Center, 388 Pleasant St., Tuesday: Noon to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Southington Police Department lobby, 69 Lazy Lane, Tuesday, July 15, starting at noon and all hours when the Calendar House and Southington Public Library are closed.