Discovery Of Asbestos Closes Yerwood Center: City Of Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — The Yerwood Center in Stamford will close for six weeks after the detection of asbestos in the building, according to an announcement from the city.

The closure began on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Levels of asbestos were found in connection with a planned renovation project.

"The City of Stamford commissioned a third-party air quality test, and the results indicated that the air quality was within safe standards, allowing for continued occupancy of the building," the city said in an announcement Wednesday. "However, out of an abundance of caution, a decision was made to expedite the abatement process."

The building, located at 90 Fairfield Ave., will be closed to all tenants during the duration of the abatement process.

"We are committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed following the closure of Yerwood Center for asbestos remediation," the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford says on its website. "The health and safety of our youth, staff, and community remain our highest priority. We continue to work closely with the City of Stamford and Stamford Public Schools to ensure safe, stable arrangements for families during this period."

Updates on schedules and programming can be found here.

The city said it will provide additional updates as they become available.