Due to the expected very cold temperatures this weekend, the following is a list of available Warming Centers within the Town of Winchester that will be open:
Winchester Police Department Lobby - 24 hours; and
Hungerford Emergency & Medical Care Lobby at Winsted Health Center located at 115 Spencer Street - Saturday, 7AM-9PM and Sunday, 9AM-9PM
Additionally, the following local businesses are volunteering as warming centers during their normal business hours. These businesses will not turn anyone away seeking to get warm.
- Dunkin Donuts restaurants, one located at 3 Main Street and one located at 760 Main Street;
- Winsted News Company also known at The Cigar Store located at 418 Main Street;
- Kent Pizza located at 536 Main Street;
- McDonalds Restaurant located on Route 44, 15 South Main Street;
- McGrane's on the Green located at 37 Park Place;
- ABC Pizza located at 228 Main Street; and
- Northwest CT Realty located at 98 Main Street.
Pursuant to the State of Connecticut Severe Cold Weather Protocol, anyone in need of immediate shelter can obtain assistance through the 211 Info line or by contacting and/or visiting the Winchester Police Department.
Please note that the Severe Cold Weather Protocol remains in effect until 5PM on Monday, January 8, 2018.