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Brookhaven parks open pools with new weather alerts; staff warn residents to obtain permits after uptick in tree removals
Summary
Parks reported pools opened with updated weather‑alert systems and a realtime widget on the aquatics webpage; community development warned of increased unpermitted projects and predatory tree contractors, and public works outlined recent and upcoming paving and sidewalk projects.
City staff told the Brookhaven City Council in a May 26 work session that pools opened for the season and that the aquatics team shortened and lowered the volume on the weather‑alert alarm at Lynnwood; the city also added real‑time weather updates to the aquatics web page and will show pool status on new monitors.
Parks staff said donations of more than 300 swimsuits were collected during a back‑to‑pool event and that Y‑run camps and a new swim‑school partnership at Lynnwood will begin next week.
Community development reported a “huge uptick” in projects and trees being altered without permits. Staff said their outreach shows many residents “didn’t know” permits were required, and they suspect predatory contractors and unsolicited text spam are contributing factors. Staff said they will coordinate with communications to push reminders and pursue enforcement actions against companies that repeatedly violate permitting rules.
Public works reported completion of the FY24–25 paving project, named Executive Park as a priority for 2026 paving, and confirmed the Executive Park South sidewalk is finished after utilities were relocated; geotechnical work is underway to set a new pavilion location. Staff said they expect to present a recommended stormwater project list at the June 23 meeting to support a potential fall bond sale.
Council members asked how the pool alert and widget will be publicized; parks staff said the city will push information through social media, website updates and on‑site monitors. Councilmembers also urged stronger outreach about permits and agreed to promote messages in newsletters and social channels.
