Thurmont Welcomes Pools, Patios & Porches to Main Street

by Alisha Yocum

Thurmont welcomed its newest business to the square on April 20. Pools, Patios & Porches is now open at what was the former the Hobbs’ Hardware building at 15 E. Main Street.

Owners Paul and Donna Gorgol—along with their children, Kelly Sewack, Bryan Berzinski, and Mike Gorgol, who help run the operation—are no strangers to the industry. In 2002, the family purchased a pool store in Frederick, launching the first Pools, Patios & Porches.

As the business grew, the family opened up a Smithsburg location in 2009. The new location will now replace the Smithsburg store.

“Thurmont offered many highlights when the opportunity to came to purchase the building, including easy access via major roads, an easy 20-minute ride in all directions connecting you to a large growth area, many community events that attract a great number of potential customers, and we’ve received a lot of support from the economic development group in Thurmont, the community leaders and many of the local businesses,” Kelly Sewack, said.

“We are so thankful for the Town of Thurmont and how supportive they have been through the process. They have welcomed us with open arms,” Paul expressed.

The Thurmont mayor, town commissioners, and staff were all in attendance to show their support for the new business.

“This building was Super Thrift for 20 years and Hobbs’ Hardware for over 30 years. I am hoping you will have a successful and long run as the previous tenants,” Mayor Kinnaird said, as he shared some of the history of the building.

As you browse the store, you will find a wide variety of items, from pool supplies to a large selection of patio and pool furniture to outdoor décor. The store also offers pool services, including pool openings and closings, maintenance, leak detection, equipment repairs and upgrades, and more. In fact, a pool will be installed in the back of the building to train service staff members.

Be sure to stop in and check out all they have to offer! Pools, Patios & Porches is open Tuesday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information, you can visit their website at www.visitppp.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.View their advertisement on page 41.

The Town of Thurmont held a ribbon-cutting on April 20 to welcome Pools, Patios & Porches to Thurmont.

Mayor Kinnaird presents a certificate to owner, Paul Gorgol