The Howell Area Aquatic & Fitness Center is closing allegedly due to financial losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a story on WHMI.

The pool has served residents of Howell Public Schools since it was opened on Oct. 1, 1993 after community activists worked hard to open it. It has taught thousands of children to swim, even from communities outside HPS boundaries. It has been a lifeline to senior citizens, not only for exercise, but the community and fellowship it provides, such as the arthritis class and Swim-o-rama. Many of these seniors do not have children or grandchildren n the schools, yet they are still paying property taxes., like the $39 million bond to fund capital improvements last spring  It has helped the Boy Scouts earn merit badges, the Howell Area Fire Department and Sheriff’s Department dive teams have trained there. Gym classes have also been taught there, too.  

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