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Residents press Wantagh board for details after proposed soccer-club-funded field lights spark concern
Summary
Residents urged the Wantagh Union Free School District Board of Education for clear terms after discussions with a soccer organization about donating money for lights on the high school field; the district said no agreement has been signed and that issues including parking, security, scheduling and wear-and-tear remain under review.
Residents packed the public comment period of the Wantagh Union Free School District Board of Education’s June 5 business meeting to press for details about a proposed donation from a soccer organization to fund lights and expanded community use of the high school athletic field.
Board members and Superintendent John McNamara said the district has had discussions with the soccer club but has not entered into any agreement. “The reason why there’s nothing to report on field lights is because we don’t, we have not entered into an agreement with the soccer club,” McNamara said. “We’re still actively exploring and discussing those things and nothing has been determined or finalized.”
Why it matters: Neighbors said the proposal could add late-night activity, noise, parking pressure and more wear on…
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