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Grafton committee flags stadium turf for replacement as capital funds rise
Summary
After a public comment about a player injury, operations staff told the school committee the high-school stadium turf — past its expected lifespan — is slated for replacement with an estimated cost of about $750,000 and could be included in the district—s capital plan next summer.
Public comment prompted a discussion of the high school stadium turf on the Grafton School Committee agenda Wednesday, and the district—s operations lead said the field is on a likely path to replacement.
Doug Barnhill, in a public-comment slot, said his son was injured on the turf and asked whether the district has a plan to replace the surface. "Is there a plan in place to replace the turf on that field?" he asked.
Frank Rothwell, who delivered the operations update, said the current surface is beyond its intended life.…
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