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Committee hears concern about DeLuca softball field; town has CIP entry but field sits in FEMA flood zone
Summary
A subcommittee member raised concerns that the DeLuca softball field is deteriorating. Town staff said the field is in the capital improvement plan for renovation, but noted the site is in a FEMA flood zone, which complicates long-term solutions.
A committee member told the Stratford Housatonic Greenway Complete Streets subcommittee that DeLuca softball field is an "eyesore" and in need of renovation.
In response, staff noted the town has included the field renovation in the capital improvement program (CIP). Committee members and staff also discussed a constraint that complicates work at the site: the field lies in a FEMA flood zone, which the town must consider when planning long-term improvements.
Town staff said the CIP entry will be pursued but acknowledged uncertainty about the long-term viability of improvements because of the flood risk. No schedule or funding details were provided at the meeting and no formal action was taken.
