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Consider This Northumberland - January 26: Transition House - 310 Division

The move of Transition House to 310 Division Street is controversial. Supporters view it as a chance to modernize the system to help those who are homeless and need services. Then, some are concerned about the new location. These people are worried about community safety, their homes, and their businesses.

Today's show is a deep dive into the new facility. Public meetings are taking place. A new executive director is at the helm of Transition House. Meanwhile, members of the public, politicians, and the police are among those voicing their thoughts.

In the first segment, you will meet Ike Nwibe, the new executive director at Transition House. You will get to know him. He will talk about his background, experience, philosophy, and aspirations for the new shelter.

In the second segment, Nwibe and Neil Ellis, the board chair, discuss the public meetings. We'll talk more about that in a moment.