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Board allocates up to $86,000 to renovate George Watkins Elementary baseball field
Summary
The New Kent County Board of Supervisors approved up to $86,000 from the Colonial Downs reserve to renovate George Watkins Elementary School’s baseball field, citing safety and drainage problems and backing an option that includes an outfield enclosure.
The New Kent County Board of Supervisors voted Nov. 12 to appropriate up to $86,000 from the Colonial Downs reserve to renovate the George Watkins Elementary School baseball field, addressing safety concerns at the facility ahead of the 2026 season.
Jason Baldwin, parks and recreation assistant director, told the board the field has “significant safety and surface…
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