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City officials give mixed timelines for pool reopenings as repairs, groundwater and HVAC issues persist
Summary
BCYF and BPS detailed a mix of completed work and remaining repairs at several pools across Boston. Some pools (Curtis Hall, Draper, Clarity) have reopened; others (Blackstone, Mildred, Condon) require further work and inspections before reopening for summer programming.
Boston Center for Youth and Families staff told the Ways and Means committee on May 6 that several municipal pools have either reopened or are in active repair, while others face significant structural or mechanical work that delays reopening.
BCYF reported reopenings and near‑term launches. Commissioner Marta Rivera said the department has reopened the Clarity Pool in Charlestown and Draper Pool in West Roxbury and that the Johnson community center pool has returned to service. Rivera said BCYF completed design work for several new and renovated community centers, which will support future pool and recreation needs.
Pools needing major repairs City officials described a range of problems at different sites. Edward McGuire,…
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