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Soccer association, field lighting and several school renovation change orders move to full board
Summary
The Marple Newtown Soccer Association presented a plan to upgrade two field lighting systems to LED; the district also previewed change orders and summer renovation projects for the high school auditorium, Russell boiler and Paxton Hollow library and classrooms to be brought to the full board.
The Marple Newtown Soccer Association asked the district this week for approval to upgrade to LED lighting at Russell Elementary’s soccer fields and Paxton Hollow Middle School’s back fields. District facilities staff told the committee the fields are on district property but paid and maintained by the soccer association, so the association would cover electric and maintenance costs while the board must approve work on district property.
A facilities representative summarized the request and municipal-account details: “So is it the soccer association's lights, but our property, so we have to vote it through?” a board member asked. The facilities presenter confirmed,…
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