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Parents urge town to fix River Point soccer fields, cite safety and contamination concerns
Summary
Parents and youth-sports advocates told the council River Point Park soccer fields are uneven, contain glass and buried debris, and pose safety risks; council and staff discussed high remediation estimates, regulatory triggers, and interim relocation options.
Parents and community volunteers urged the West Warwick Town Council to prioritize repairs at River Point Park, saying the current soccer fields are uneven, contain shards of glass and other debris, and create safety risks for young players.
Megan Valentine, a Ward 5 resident and parent, told the council the West Warwick Soccer Association is a 40-year‑old community program and said coaches and parents inspect fields before games because rain can surface shards of glass. Valentine asked the council to identify immediate…
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