Norwood finds unique way to reopen pool amid COVID-19 pandemic

Residents now need to make reservations before visiting, and a schedule keeps contact between people to a minimum.

FINDING A WAY FOR FAMILIES TOCOOL OFF IS TRICKIER IN AN-- INFO PANDEMIC.CARSON BEACH, ANY BEACH AWELCOME RELIEF TODAY.SEMI: I LIVE IN A CONDOASSOCIATION THAT HAS A POOL, BUTTHEY DECIDED NOT TO OPEN THISSEASON SO THERE’S NO WHERE ELSETO GO REALLY.MARY: WE FOUND PEOPLE GENERALLYSPACED OUT, TRYING TO STAY COVIDSAFE.DINO: IT’S THEY KNOW THEDISTANCE, HOW LONG THEY HAVE TOBE BETWEEN EACH OTHER.IT IS BECOMING KIND OF ALIFESTYLE, A WAY OF LIVING.MARY: AROUND THE CITY,PLAYGROUND SPLASH PADS OFFERSOME FUN RELIEF FOR THE KIDS,BUT BOSTON’S SWIMMING POOLS ANDCOOLING CENTER REMAIN CLOSED DUETO COVID.IN NORWOOD, THE REC DEPARTMENTHAS FOUND A WAY TO OPEN HAWESPOOL, BUT RESIDENTS HAVE TO SIGNUP ONLINE AHEAD OF TIME, ANDEVERY HOUR, THERE’S A 30-MINUTEINTERMISSION WHILE STAFFERSDISINFECT LIFE GUARD CHAIRS,POOL RAILINGS, AND REST ROOMS.