Pool safety rules prompt permits in Middletown
Chief Building Official Barbara Castells notes pools over 100 square feet require permits with few exceptions for drained or fully covered pools. About 15 warning letters issued this summer as inspectors note residents’ inadvertent noncompliance and safety lapses. Edward Hogan, a local resident, explains he secured an above ground pool with a fence and locks after voluntarily applying for the permit.
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Middletown pool safety rules and permit costs outlined
The Middletown Planning Department details pool safety rules including fence heights for in ground and above ground pools, setback distances, and covenants. It also lists permit costs for zoning, building, and electrical permits, with guidance from city officials on safety and enforcement.
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Dayton Woman Accused of Beating Son Over Soda Purchase
Dayton police say a 15 year old was struck with a crutch and sledgehammer by his mother when he returned from a store with a soda instead of the $3 worth of toiletries he was sent to buy. The woman was arrested on felonious assault charges Wednesday. Domestic violence charges will be pursued after a Thursday meeting with county prosecutors. The attack reportedly occurred Tuesday.
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Rescue Chief Faces Assault Charge in Emergency Scene
Bailey alleges Chief Ray Nichols pushed him eight feet from the sidewalk to a car during a rescue. Police report says Bailey remained cooperative. Nichols claims the arrest is politically motivated amid a dispatch bill dispute between Trenton Rescue Squad and the city. Chief Hale notes prior complaints about Nichols handling at emergencies.
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