News

Splash pad opening triggers questions about health department permits, requirements

Hancock officials say county & state gave differing directions

by Geoff Fox

Hancock’s new splash pad opened Friday, August 16 after years of anticipation, but closed again on the morning of Wednesday, August 21. A public statement said the closure was for maintenance work.

Some tweaks have been made to the splash pad since its opening. At the same time, Hancock was asked by state health officials to close down the public facility, as the…