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Resident urges changes to Greeley Field sound and scheduling after repeated disturbances
Summary
A longtime resident told a joint meeting Nov. 6 that amplified announcing and explicit lyrics at Greeley Field have disturbed neighbors for years and asked the Town and school district to tighten supervision, schedules and PA controls. Officials said the district has reduced sound and is evaluating further adjustments.
A Cumberland resident told a joint session of MSAD 51 and two towns on Nov. 6 that amplified announcements, music volume and late-ending tournament schedules at Greeley Field have created long-standing neighborhood disturbance.
Lehi Morzini, who said he has lived near Meadowl Lane for 33 years, said the issue has persisted for several years and described instances when loud announcements and music interfered with work and family life. Morzini thanked officials for recent reductions in volume, but asked for additional steps including clearer schedules, supervision during practices and review of the PA system and music content used during school events.
School and town officials acknowledged the complaint and said they have lowered field volume in recent weeks, replaced the PA system and are testing levels. Project staff also said field lights have been replaced with lower-glare fixtures and that they are evaluating automatic shutoff schedules and field-use rules drafted with student input.
Officials asked neighbors to report specific incidents and to provide feedback on whether changes are sufficient. The district's representatives said they would continue measuring sound and reviewing schedules to reduce intrusion into nearby residential areas.
