One popular way to get excited about the warmer weather and the town pond’s opening next month, is to get outside and enjoy Pomp’s Pond during its off season.
 
Twenty-two local kids — ages 7 to 11-years-old — did just that on May 12 after school as they attended a fishing workshop at Pomps Pond on Abbot Street. Jim Lagacy of the Mass. Wildlife Angler Education program focused on fishing safety then demonstrated some casting, baiting and fishing instructions during the two-hour workshop. A few small sunfish were caught by the young casters.
 
“It’s a very popular workshop for us as it always fills up,” said Janice Coppolino of the town’s Department of Community Services, which runs the program. “It’s a good way to get excited about the spring and Pomps opening, which is June 11 this year.”
 
There is another DCS-run fishing workshop for kids happening on Aug. 29 at Pomps Pond. The DCS summer booklet will have the registration information.
 
– Judy Wakefield