The city is using clever language to appease the public, calling it "housing option" instead of "Homeless Shelter." However, the vague term "housing options" reveals their intention to house individuals in this same location, making it far from a genuine win!
Housing is important! We just want more information about screening and what kind of individuals will be staying there. Let’s keep the conversation going so it gets brought up in the next council meeting! Thank you for all your time and support in this matter
ARTICLE FROM CITY OF CORNWALL
The City of Cornwall has recently purchased the former Vincent Massey Public School located at 1250 Cumberland Street.
Plans are being developed for what this site — now named Massey Place — will offer. There are no plans for a homeless shelter to be located at this site. The site will offer community services and housing options, in partnership with local non-profits, to support the most vulnerable in our community.
Following the latest City Council meeting, the City is excited to embark in the next step of community consultation and engagement regarding opportunities for the future of Massey Place.
Community consultation will take place both in person and online, and the City is excited to release the specific details shortly.
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La Ville de Cornwall a récemment acheté l'ancienne école publique Vincent Massey, située au 1250, rue Cumberland.
Des plans sont en cours d'élaboration afin d'établir ce que ce site — désormais appelé Place Massey — va offrira. Veuillez noter qu’il n'est pas prévu d'y installer un refuge pour les sans-abri.
Le site va fournir des services communautaires et des options de logement, en partenariat avec les organisations locales à but non lucratif, afin d'aider les plus vulnérables de notre communauté.
À la suite de la dernière réunion du conseil municipal, la ville se réjouit d'entamer la prochaine étape de la consultation et de l'engagement de la communauté concernant les possibilités d'avenir de la Place Massey.
La consultation communautaire se déroulera en personne et en ligne, et la ville est impatiente de vous partager les dates spécifiques sous peu.