YMCA in Fort Erie to Close in February

Wednesday, 18 December 2019 11:42

By Marie Cassidy

The YMCA will stop operating in Fort Erie on February 21st.

A letter has been sent out to members and giving the option to transfer their membership to another YMCA in Niagara, or to cancel.

The E-J Freeland YMCA building and land will be transferred back to the Town for the price of one dollar.

That's supposed to happen on February 28th.

A special council meeting will be held tomorrow night and more details are expected then.

The town has a deal with the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara to offer programs at the E-J Freeland site.

Starting in January, the YMCA says it will start cutting back services and hours ahead of the closure.

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