By KENNEDY GRIFFIN
(Greenfield, MA) A public restroom is coming to downtown Greenfield this June. Mayor Wedegartner has set aside $200,000 of ARPA funds for the purchase of a Portland Loo. A Portland Loo is specifically designed for safety, cleanliness, and durability.
The Portland Loo was designed over ten years ago from an idea by Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard for a safe, freestanding public restroom. Using blue light, the bathroom inhibits the use of illicit drugs. Its rounded steel “anti-graffiti” walls are durable and easy to clean.
Greenfield Department of Public Works has already begun preparations for the installation of the restroom. It will be located behind the former Wilson’s building in the Chapman/Davis parking lot next to the new skate park.