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Resident urges Norwalk Board of Health to study health impacts of artificial turf proposals

3212325 · April 22, 2025
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A long‑time Norwalk resident urged the Board of Health to investigate health risks from artificial turf playing fields proposed at the Broad River Baseball Complex and to commission an independent study after the mayor declined to do so.

Norwalk — During public participation at the Board of Health meeting on April 22, resident Diane Loracella urged the board and the health department to pursue an independent health study of artificial turf playing fields proposed in Norwalk.

Loracella identified herself as a longtime Norwalk resident and said the city has installed seven artificial turf fields and removed one at Norwalk High School. She said three new…

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