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Pool closure April 20 complicates alumni meet and programming; new high school pool slated to open with six lanes
Summary
The commission noted the municipal pool will close April 20, prompting fast planning for an ELHS/Marlins alumni swim meet; staff reported the new high school pool will have six lanes and that different events will pay for their own lifeguards.
Staff warned that the municipal pool will close for good on April 20, creating a narrow window for scheduling events such as an East Longmeadow High School/Marlins alumni swim meet that commissioners said will require rapid coordination.
The director also reported that the new high school pool will have six lanes and that different functions or events using the pool will be responsible for paying for their own lifeguards. To maintain lifeguard capacity, the Recreation Department scheduled lifeguard retraining Feb. 21 (8 a.m.–6 p.m.) and a full lifeguard class Feb. 27–Mar. 1.
Commissioners and staff noted events and registrations tied to pool availability: summer hiring begins March 2, PK camp registration was scheduled for March 2 but is delayed pending resolution of state health department requirements, and several spring sports registrations are open.
The minutes list other upcoming community events: a 'Someone Special' lunch on Feb. 14 (11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging), an Egg Hunt on April 4 (9:30–11:30 on the Rail Trail), and a Trivia Night (date not specified).
