Lebanon pushes back opening of emergency shelter

Anthony Crear, of Lebanon, boards a bus outside the emergency homeless shelter under construction on Mechanic Street in Lebanon, N.H., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. "I'll probably be staying here," said Crear, who is currently living outside. The remodel of the building began on Dec. 6 to create space for 12 shelter beds, two bathrooms with showers, a common area and an office. the Shelter is expected to open the week of Jan. 22. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Valley News — James M. Patterson

Published: 01-10-2024 8:01 AM

Modified: 01-10-2024 9:35 AM

LEBANON — Due to construction delays, the opening of the city’s emergency shelter has been pushed back a couple of weeks.

Director of Human Services Lynne Goodwin said the winter shelter at 160 Mechanic Street will open the week of Jan. 22. The remodel of the building began Dec. 6 to create space for 12 shelter beds, two bathrooms with showers, a common area and an office. The city had originally planned to open the facility this week.

The renovation has taken longer than expected due to delays in the mechanical and electrical work, Goodwin said. The city will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 19 to mark the project’s completion.

— Staff report