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Framingham parks official and school athletics trade blame as spring fields open late
Summary
Parks & Recreation and school athletic officials told the City Council April 15 that weather, limited non‑school field inventory and scheduling rules delayed some teams’ early‑season access; city and school staff said communication has improved and urged more long‑term investments such as turf fields.
Framingham Parks & Recreation and school athletics officials told the City Council on April 15 that a mix of weather, the clay construction of baseball infields and limited non‑school playing fields contributed to delayed availability for some early spring games and practices.
Parks & Rec Director James Snyder said baseball and softball infields require dry conditions and machinery access before they can be opened safely, and unpredictable late‑winter precipitation…
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