I just hate it when pool closings are announced...and the simultaneous appearance of potted mums for sale at the A&P. It's summer's death sentence, throwing me into seasonal mourning.
The local lifeguard exodus is responsible for the first of Montclair's pools to close. Essex Pool dries off at 8pm this Friday, August 22. "We hate having to do this," says Recreational and Cultural Affairs' Pat Brechka. "Essex was scheduled to be closed last week, but we were able to find staff to keep it open until Friday," says Brechka, "however we haven't found extra lifeguards to keep it open any longer." The choice of closing Essex Pool was based on its location and optimizing pool access for town residents Brechka says. Mountainside and Nishuane Pools' last splash is on Labor Day, September 1, 7:30 pm.
The Glen Ridge pool stays open through Labor Day, but beginning Sunday, August 24, will close earlier - at 7pm through the week.
Down with September!