Pool Season

July 14, 2020

Dear Resident,

I am very happy to report that the pool will open for the 2020 season based on the positive response from the community.  We will be adhering to all local, New York State and CDC safety and cleaning guidelines.

Please read this entire email for some very important information.

The large pool only will open beginning this Friday, July 17^th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. From July 17^th to July 31^st, ALL Stewart Manor residents (regardless of whether you have joined for the 2020 season) and all non-residents who have already joined for the 2020 season, may use the pool at a daily rate of $5 per person regardless of age. Also, the Board has decided to waive the late fee for any who join during this period, prior to August 1^st.

Beginning on August 1^st and continuing through Labor Day (which we define as the official pool season), you MUST have paid for a 2020 membership to enter the facility.  Commencing on August 1^st, the daily rate will be eliminated.

Construction on the small pool and splashpad is in its final stages and is projected to be completed to be August 1^st (the beginning of our defined pool season).  No one will be permitted in this area until it is completed.

For the entire season, beginning this Friday, I want to highlight the following:

1.    You must bring your own chair if you wish to have one for the day.  There will be NO chairs/lounges provided at the entire facility. 

2.    You must wear a mask to enter the facility.  Masks will be required any time you are not in the water or are not seated in your chair. You will not be admitted without a mask (children under age 2 are exempt).

3.    Entry to the pool is on a daily first come, first served basis because of the capacity limitation guidelines. There will be no reservations and no time limit.  You must be present physically to count in the number of people.  Family members cannot reserve a spot for you. Children age 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult (this has always been the regulation).

4.    Social distancing of six feet must be observed, however, household / family groups of up to 10 people will be permitted to congregate.

5.    Capacity at the pool is limited to 72 people when the large pool only is open and 96 people when both pools begin operating. This capacity does not include staff members.  If capacity is reached, when people leave, others can be admitted.  Please be patient with the policy as it is new, but necessary.

6.    If you wish for your grandchildren to accompany you to the pool during the pool season, please contact Village Hall. villagehall@stewartmanor.org.

7.    All other prior pool regulations apply and will be posted at the pool and available on the pool application.

In closing, I wish to note that the Board and the entire Village staff have worked very hard to provide some degree of recreation this year in light of the many challenges we have faced.  That said, we ask for your patience as the pool season gets underway.  These are new and challenging times for all of us.  We will do our best to make the season great.  These initial two weeks of pay as you go will hopefully allow us some time to work out any kinks. Our top priority, as always, is the safety of the public and the staff.

See you at the pool.

Mike Onorato, Mayor