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Simsbury committee discusses artificial turf at Curtis Park; members raise environmental and process questions
Summary
Committee members debated whether to engage on proposed artificial turf and related improvements at Curtis Park, citing environmental concerns—floodplain and alluvial soils—and questions about exclusive use agreements and whether the town followed an open procurement process.
During a sustained discussion the Simsbury Open Space Committee addressed proposals for artificial turf and related capital improvements at Curtis Park and whether the committee should take a position or monitor developments in other Connecticut towns.
Members referenced recent local debates—Glastonbury and Norwalk among others—where ballot measures or ordinances on artificial turf were considered; Glastonbury's measure failed narrowly. Speakers emphasized environmental concerns for fields located near a…
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