Temporary shelter switching to daytime hours

Cots in the temporary warming center on Main Avenue
Cots in the temporary warming center on Main Avenue(WWNY)
Published: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:17 PM EST
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WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The county-run warming center in Watertown will change up its hours next week and no longer remain open 24-7.

Starting next Wednesday, January 4, the shelter on Main Avenue will switch to daytime hours.

It will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Jefferson County officials announced the change Thursday.

Shelter residents will be told to move to the Salvation Army’s shelter on State Street during the evening hours.