Danny Vargas learned to swim in second grade at his Jamaica Plain school. Vargas is now 21 and works at the Hyde Square Task Force — and he and his peers have been sending letters and emails to urge local officials to repair and reopen the pool at the Hennigan School.
“I learned how to swim at a young age — and for the newer generations, or the kids who go to the Hennigan, for them to not being able to learn how to swim is frustrating to me. Because I’d like the same opportunity to be presented to other people,” Vargas said. “It’s not fair for those who live around there.”
After years of the pool being closed due to maintenance issues, the Jamaica Plain pool passed inspection last week and reopened Monday for the summer. Kids can swim after school, and it’s open to all residents in the evenings during the week through the city’s Boston Centers for Youth & Families…