Boston officials say summer programs face no disruptions, more pools to open in 2025

BOSTON — February 25, 2025 — Boston city officials say summer 2025 pool access and programming will be broader than either of the past two disrupted seasons. City Council Member Erin J. Murphy, chair of the Committee on Strong Women, Families, and Communities, convened the February 25 hearing on Docket 0268 to get an early read on potential facility conflicts. Brian Ford, Chief Operating Officer of Boston Public Schools, said BPS will close 17 buildings this summer — none co-located with BCYF centers — while conducting work at 54 total sites with no anticipated impact on extended school year or special education services. Edward McGuire, BCYF Director of Operations, confirmed that programs previously displaced from the Ohrenberger, Lake Yarn, and Quincy sites are returning to their home locations, that Camp Joy permits were filed the day prior, and that the Curtis Hall and Draper pools are expected to reopen by late March. The Josiah Quincy School pool, whose absence drew South End community complaints last year, passed inspection last month and is expected to be operational this summer.