The Blue Hill Swimming Pool closed for the final time Saturday night. It almost closed a number of years ago when the community’s golf course organization defaulted on a loan. At that time, the property was sold to a private investor who planned to turn the property in a home and horse pasture.

But an arrangement was made to give the community continued access to the pool and the golf course was reorganized. This time it appears the 55-year-old pool will not be reopened. That isn’t bad news. Work is expected to start this fall on a new swimming pool.

The new pool will be located on...