YMCA

About five months after financial struggles forced the YMCA of Northern Colorado to end aquatics, fitness and recreation services at its Longmont location, the City of Longmont is planning to buy the 950 Lashley St. facility and turn it into a public recreation center.

Despite deep divisions and pointed accusations among members of the Johnstown Town Council, the town will continue to work with the YMCA of Northern Colorado in the operation of its recreation center.

The YMCA of Northern Colorado recently announced it would end fitness and recreation services at its Longmont location. The nonprofit says federal cuts and scant membership returns are to blame.