Marlborough Opens Cooling Locations Amid Record Heat In MA

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Marlborough will open cooling locations this week as parts of Massachusetts face record-breaking heat and an Extreme Heat Watch from Wednesday through Friday.

Several locations across the city will serve as cooling centers this week, including the Marlborough Public Library and the Marlborough Senior Center.

This comes as "extreme heat" is expected to feel like more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service on Monday issued an "Extreme Heat Watch" for all of Massachusetts, except for the Berkshires, Cape Cod and the Islands.

The hot weather will also bring the potential for severe storms — especially on Tuesday night, as the hottest weather arrives, and on July 4, as it departs.

Cooling centers will be open at the following times and locations:

• Marlborough Public Library (35 W Main St.)
  • Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Marlborough Senior Center (40 New St.)
  • Tuesday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The city is also inviting residents to enjoy the England vs. Congo DR soccer match on Wednesday at noon and a Movie Matinee featuring "People You Meet on Vacation" on Thursday at 1 p.m. Both showings will take place at the Senior Center.

"Stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on friends, family, and neighbors during the heat," the city wrote in its announcement on Tuesday.

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