After a couple of weeks when temperatures were a bit on the cool side or rain threatened to interfere, local residents were finally treated to ideal summer weather conditions over the weekend--and they flocked to the Hellertown Pool in response.
Although the Fountain Hill Pool is closed with its ultimate fate uncertain, another aquatic facility is ready to welcome Hillers who love to swim or lounge in the sun this summer.
It won't be long until the mellifluous sound of splashing swimmers is heard in the vicinity of the Hellertown Pool, which will open for the 2022 season this Saturday, June 11.
It's no secret that in many job sectors there are more positions than takers right now, but in terms of the ability to have fun and work close to home (potentially saving money on gas), officials say summer employment with the Borough of Hellertown is hard to beat.
The weather Saturday afternoon turned out to be nearly perfect for a family-friendly dance party on the deck of the Hellertown Pool. The Dip-N-Dance presented by D.H. Productions was held from 1 to 3 p.m. and free for pool patrons of all ages to enjoy.
In a news release issued Wednesday afternoon, borough officials responded to criticisms of their decision to halt daily admissions to the Hellertown Pool. They announced some modifications to the season pass requirement for residents, while continuing to stress that the changes were made with safety in mind.
If you don't have a season pass to the Hellertown Pool and are ineligible for one under new rules, you won't be swimming there as of Wednesday; at least, not this summer.
The unusual odyssey that began when a vintage clown head barrel topper was stolen from the Hellertown Pool came to a happy ending Tuesday after the iconic midcentury metal curiosity was discovered discarded along Depot Street, not far from the facility.
It isn't every day that the Hellertown community unites behind a clown, but that's exactly what happened Monday, after borough officials announced that an iconic garbage can lid shaped like a laughing clown's head was taken from the pool sometime Saturday night.
Hot enough for you? That question may be tongue-in-cheek if it's asked at all this week, when temperatures are predicted to soar into the mid 90s Tuesday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Lehigh Valley.
