Following an outcry from residents in the area, Chatham-Kent officials are holding a special information session this evening about the location of a temporary homeless shelter.
Last week, council voted in favour of putting the shelter in the former Victoria Park Elementary School on Murray Street, but neighbours have been up in arms about the lack of consultation.
Two sessions are planned, tonight and April 6th, in Studio One at the Chatham Cultural Centre, running from 6 until 7:30.
Both meetings will include an explanation of how the shelter will operate and allow for questions from the public.
Polly Smith, Chatham-Kent’s director of Employment & Social Services is also encouraging the public to view the video of the council meeting discussion from March 21 by clicking here. The discussion on the emergency homeless shelter begins at the one-hour, ten-minute mark.
“We understand some residents have concerns and viewing the council video will answer some questions and possibly provide helpful information prior to the community meetings,” said Smith.
