Cooling centers open across western MA

(WWLP) - In order to help residents beat the heat, communities across the region have set-up cooling centers. Many of these cooling centers are at senior centers, but keep in mind, they are not just for senior citizens; but everyone who wants a place to keep cool.

Agawam: Senior Center, 954 Main Street- Open 8:00 A.M-9:00 P.M. Wednesday & Thursday

Chicopee : Senior center, 7 Valley View Ct.- 8:00 A.M-4:00 P.M. Wednesday & Thursday
Main Branch Chicopee Library- 449 Front Street- 9:00 A.M. -9:00 P.M. Wednesday & Thursday

Holyoke: War Memorial- 310 Appleton Street- Open 12:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Wednesday & Thursday

Springfield: Greenleaf Community Center- 1188 1/2 Parker Street- Open 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Thursday & Friday
Mason Square Senior Center- 74 Walnut Street- Open 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Thursday & Friday
Riverview Senior Center- 120 Clyde Street/Division Street- Open 8:00 A.M-4:15 P.M. Thursday, 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Friday
Brightwood Branch Library- 359 Plainfield Street- Open 1:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Thursday
Forest Park Branch Library- 380 Belmont Avenue- Open 1:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Thursday

West Springfield: Senior Center, 128 Park Street - Open 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Thursday

Many other western Massachusetts cities and towns are currently in the process of opening cooling centers. Stay with WWLP.com online and on-the-go for updates.