Public service announcement: parks season and yard-waste bag distribution

Pool season is starting and the parks department is promoting swim lessons for children and adults, encouraging residents to stay safe and check the department website for details. The department also said the solid waste team will hand out free biodegradable bags for leaves and yard waste over the next two weeks at various locations, beginning at Milbrook Exchange Park on Wednesday. Staff will be available at distribution events to discuss an enhanced yard-waste collection program that begins in the fall. The announcement closed with a general weekly well-wish.