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Winter sheltering scrutinized

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Ice accumulates on a tree branch during Winter Storm Mara Feb. 1. Photo by Fernando Castro

Angst over municipal response to Winter Storm Mara were voiced and addressed last Tuesday.During the Feb. 7 City Council meeting, City Manager Tom Mattis and other staff reviewed Elgin’s actions when Winter Storm Mara ravaged the area. Resident concerns and council discussion focused on the city’s use of the Elgin Recreation Center as a place to warm during the chilly weather.“There seems to be a confusion on a number of people's part about what an emergency shelter is,” said Mattis, “and although this has been our operation plan since it opened, that's why wetried to go through more details about that this evening to share that information.”Mattis further explained current regulations in regards to the recreation center and how it can be ...

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