Glass Jar Closes Needham Pool, $20K Cleanup

A shattered glass jar of salsa at the Rosemary Recreation Complex in Needham, Massachusetts, caused the closure of the lap pool and an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 in cleanup costs. The incident required draining the 220,000-gallon pool, power washing, vacuuming, refilling, rebalancing chemicals, and testing for bacteria. Massachusetts State Senator Becca Rausch emphasized the community-wide impact and urged adherence to pool rules. The cleanup process affected swim lessons, team practices, and increased crowding at the smaller family pool. The pool was expected to reopen by Thursday afternoon.