Published on February 06, 2025
Under the proposal, Ellenville Regional Hospital would operate the warming center seven days a week, beginning at 11 PM, when the Village's warming center in the Courthouse at Village Hall closes, and continuing through 7 AM. The County would provide most of the funding (close to $40,000), with a proposed contribution of $10,000 from the Town of Wawarsing.
The basement of the Hunt Building was renovated to serve as an emergency shelter in 2022, with beds, showers, and a commercial kitchen, and is well-suited to serve as a warming center. The shelter can accommodate up to 12 overnight guests.
The Ellenville Village Board convened a special meeting on Wednesday, February 5, to consider the proposal and unanimously approved it. The proposal now goes before the Wawarsing Town Board at its regular meeting this evening at 7 pm.
A copy of the County Executive’s letter is attached to this release.