Crime & Safety

Old Library to Open as Hamilton Shelter on Sunday

The old library in Hamilton will open as a shelter at 9 a.m. on Sunday and the Red Cross will open a regional shelter on Saturday night in Salem.

Emergency officials in Hamilton say they plan to open the as a shelter beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday.

“People that want to utilize this should bring a sandwich or snacks,” said Hamilton Fire Chief Phil Stevens. “It will be open as long as it is needed.”

For more information, call the directly at 978-468-5560.

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In Salem, the American Red Cross at 6 p.m. on Saturday at .

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