After listening to residents at town hall, Beachwood likely to schedule same-gender swim sessions at aquatic center

BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- After meeting with residents who favor same-gender swim times at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center, the city is likely to schedule this summer one all-female and one all-male swim session, and make plans for regularly scheduled same-gender sessions in 2025. Mayor Justin Berns and Community Services Director Derek Schroeder, along with several City Council members, met outside with interested residents June 23 near the aquatic center. During that town hall, residents had the opportunity to give their thoughts on the idea of same-gender swimming and have questions...