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Cheshire advocates press council to place high school turf replacement on November referendum
Summary
Residents and school athletic staff told the Town Council the 14‑year‑old turf at Cheshire High School has passed annual safety tests but is past its expected life; staff outlined replacement cost estimates and a proposed referendum ask.
Matthew Levine, a Cheshire resident, urged the Town Council to put a proposed turf-field replacement on the November referendum, saying the field is a “community field” used for sports, graduations and events. Town Athletic Director John Pericino told the council the existing Shaw's turf is in its 14th season, that Shaw's estimates typical field life at 10–12 years and that last year’s GMAX safety test averaged 135 (fields that average above 200 are deemed unsafe). Pericino said routine maintenance keeps the field safe now but that the field is “beyond its life” and less predictable as it ages.
The council and staff discussed cost, timing and funding. Pericino presented contractor quotes ranging from about $750,000 to $815,000 for removal and replacement that include a shock pad; he said…
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