Pembroke approves $110,000 for a winter warming center to shelter vulnerable residents despite council opposition.

Pembroke's finance committee approved $110,000 for a winter warming center in 2024-25, providing shelter for vulnerable residents. Despite opposition from two council members over budget concerns and necessity, the center will operate from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. at the Pembroke Farmers' Market site, run by Mackay Manor Inc. The council aims to address homelessness and work toward long-term solutions like a HART Hub.

November 17, 2024
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