Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday January 19, 2026, and remaining in effect until noon on Wednesday January 21, 2026.
Warming / Charging Centers – Town of Winchester
Town Hall – Francis P. Hicks Room
338 Main Street
Mon–Wed: 8 AM – 4 PM
Fri: 8 AM – 12 PM
Winsted Senior Center (Age 55+ or disabled)
80 Holabird Avenue
Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 4 PM
Beardsley & Memorial Library
40 Munro Place
Tues–Wed: 10 AM – 6 PM
Thurs: 10 AM – 8 PM
Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM – 2 PM
Open Door Soup Kitchen (Not a warming center at this time)
160 Main Street
Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
2nd & 3rd Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Local Businesses Serving as Warming Centers
(During normal business hours)
Asa’s Place, 135 Main St
Dunkin’ Donuts, 3 Main St
Dunkin’ Donuts, 760 Main St
Winsted News (The Cigar Store), 418 Main St
Kent Pizza, 536 Main St
McDonald’s, 15 South Main St
McGrane’s on the Green, 37 Park Place
ABC Pizza, 228 Main St
Northwest CT Realty, 98 Main St
Need Immediate Shelter?
Call 2-1-1 or contact/go to the Winchester Police Department.
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