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Rutland Town recreation director warns of possible pool closures amid lifeguard certification shortage
Summary
Recreation Director Mike Rowe told the select board the town lacks a full cadre of certified lifeguards because the usual certification pipeline (a local school program) is not available this year; he may have to limit lessons or close the pool on some days.
Mike Rowe, Rutland Town’s recreation director, told the select board on May 6 that the department faces a potential staffing shortfall for Northwood Pool because many prospective lifeguards have not yet obtained required certification.
Rowe said the town historically relied on a low-cost certification pathway run through the high school and the city rec program. “That’s not currently available,” he said. Rowe said some returning guards are certified, but the department may have as few as five certified…
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