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Boosters pitch district-owned indoor baseball/softball training facility; board gives conceptual blessing
Summary
Coatesville booster clubs proposed a booster-funded, district-owned indoor training building to replace batting cages; boosters said they will raise the $100,000–$200,000 cost and requested the board's conceptual approval before investing in designs and permits. The board asked for formal plans, cost breakdowns, and clarifications on insurance and maintenance before a final vote.
Booster-club leaders asked the Coatesville Area School District to signal support for a booster-funded indoor baseball and softball training facility that they say would replace the existing batting cages and allow year‑round practice.
"Our intention is to not incur any or ask for any funds for it. We intend to handle all of that," said John Monahan of the baseball boosters. Meghan Wimmer, president of the softball booster club, said the clubs have contacted contractors and architects and estimate the building cost at…
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