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Boyertown board awards $3.39 million contract for two synthetic turf fields amid capital-reserve questions
Summary
After public testimony from student athletes, coaches and parents, the Boyertown Area School District board approved a $3,387,700 construction contract for two synthetic turf fields. The vote passed 6-1 with two abstentions amid questions about permits, materials testing and the district's capital reserve funding plan.
The Boyertown Area School District board on Oct. 28 approved a $3,387,700 contract with Land Tech Group LLC to construct two synthetic turf fields and related accessories, including four bid alternates.
Board president Joseph Panarello announced the award after a lengthy public comment period during which coaches, student athletes and parents urged support for on-campus turf. Student speaker Kendall Gilbert said the fields would "mean everyone in front of me having a home field to play on, a home senior night." Student Emily Ulrich told the board, "It'll be so much easier to attend practice and having support from other people than parents or grandparents." Coach Alicia Terezi and parents described competitive and logistical benefits for teams across the district.
Board and public questions during the meeting centered on permitting, inspection and project costs. A CHA construction-management representative, Mr. Lynch, told the board an NPDES permit covering…
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