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Somerville council committee presses administration for answers after month-long pool closure; chair seeks reports on chemical imbalance and maintenance process
Summary
Somerville council and school committee members on March 31 pressed the administration for a clear explanation and better notice after Ginny Smithers Pool was closed for water-chemistry problems on Feb. 27 and remained closed more than a month later, disrupting lessons and swim-team practice.
Somerville elected members pressed city staff on March 31 for clearer explanations and stronger communications after Ginny Smithers Pool was closed for water-chemistry problems beginning Feb. 27 and remained closed more than a month later.
Multiple school committee and city council members told the joint meeting they had received late or no direct notification about class and program cancellations and that some families found notices only on doors or via social media posts days after cancellations. School Committee members said third-grade swim lessons and local…
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