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Norwood committee presses vendor for PFAS-free turf details on airport playground
Summary
The Community Preservation Committee discussed a vendor proposal to substitute poured-in-place surfacing with a synthetic turf alternative for the Airport Park playground, asking staff to confirm the product, PFAS content, drainage and warranty before approving a change.
The Town of Norwood Community Preservation Committee on March 26 discussed a vendor proposal to use synthetic turf instead of poured-in-place surfacing for the new airport playground and asked staff to get detailed product information and confirm environmental and schedule criteria.
Committee members said the turf option could be less costly, has a longer warranty and installs faster than poured-in-place rubber surfacing, but members also raised concerns about PFAS chemicals, drainage and long-term maintenance. Kristen (staff) summarized the vendor memo and the committee's questions:…
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