Pool having a huge year
The convergence of new accommodations and hot weather have been good for the New Hampton Municipal Pool this year. The pool was renovated and a splash pad added.Fiscally speaking, swimming pools tend not to be considered “a money maker” for city governments; rather they serve the public quality of life.Nevertheless, the amount of patrons at the pool has been up — “way up,” said Tara Hackman, recreation coordinator with the New Hampton Parks Department.— For more on this story, see the July 10 New Hampton Tribune.