In the summer of 2018, a number of residents reached out to me to express concern over the conditions of the locker room at the Penbryn pool house. That summer, we did some deep cleaning and worked hard to keep it operational. In the winter of 2018, we upgraded the finishes in the locker rooms in an attempt to spruce things up, make them more welcoming, and make ongoing maintenance a little easier.
In the summer of 2020, I took that one step further. No, we weren’t able to show off any new renovations or added amenities, but, working with my fellow commissioners, I was able to make the case that, despite the pandemic, it would be safe to open the pool for the summer, and that the community supported that.
Because of an increased understanding of social distancing, mask wearing, and general concern for one another, the 2020 pool season was successful.