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Committee leans toward synthetic turf for main fields; Horace Mann field to remain natural
Summary
After extended discussion about community use, maintenance and lifecycle costs, the committee agreed to pursue synthetic turf for the two primary fields and to leave the Horace Mann field as natural turf unless directed otherwise.
The Salem High School Building Committee discussed options for athletic surfaces at its Sept. 25 meeting and directed staff to proceed on the basis that the two primary new fields would be synthetic turf while the Horace Mann field would remain natural turf, subject to final budget and scheduling decisions. District representatives and the athletic director argued for synthetic turf because of heavy community use, maintenance…
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