Swimming Pools Open Tomorrow, Weather Permitting

It's been a week full of showers and thunderstorms, and youngsters across town are keeping their fingers crossed today as both Goslee and Welch swimming pools are scheduled to open tomorrow afternoon.

As of noon today, however, there is a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service, reporting a 50-percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 12 p.m. on Saturday. A high of 77ºF is expected, but the opening will remain a tossup, and subject to Mother Nature's will.

According to Welch pool staff, the pools will be closed upon the sound of thunder.

Should the pools open as scheduled, lap swim is scheduled between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., followed by open swim from 1:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and family swim from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

According to Town Manage Peter Souza, as of Tuesday, there were still openings for swim lessons.

Lessons are held Monday through Thursday, according to the Recreation and Leisure Services Department. Fridays are reserved for make-up lessons only. The cost of lessons is as follows:

1 child: $30.00

2. children: $46.00

Family maximum: $62.00

Non-resident: $40.00/person