Contracts to build the shelter housing up to 214 people did get their initial vote of approval at city council Tuesday. But not before several concerned citizens, including two former council members, voiced worries about the choice of location.
“It is within walking distance to two schools,” former council member Peggy Henson said. “The sidewalks are not adequate for them. I’m afraid someone will be hit.”
“These were people that were denied from the Hope Center, the Salvation Army, and the Catholic Action (Center),” ex-councilman Richard Moloney added…