A glass jar of salsa shattering next to Needham’s lap pool has cost the town roughly $20,000 in cleanup and maintenance fees. The incident occurred on July 14, leading to the closure of the lap pool amidst soaring temperatures in Massachusetts. State Senator Becca Rausch expressed disappointment in a Facebook post, emphasizing the impact of one individual’s actions on the entire community. Town officials had to drain, clean, and refill the pool, as well as recalibrate the chemicals in the water, resulting in a total cost of $15,000 to $20,000. The parks and recreation department stressed the importance of following rules, such as not bringing glass items to the pool, for the safety and enjoyment of all. Despite efforts to reopen the pool promptly, it remained closed as of Thursday afternoon. The incident serves as a reminder to residents to adhere to pool regulations and be mindful of their actions to prevent similar costly mishaps in the future.
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