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Students and parents urge Select Board to put high‑school stadium and artificial turf on 2026 warrant
Summary
After the school committee approved switching to artificial turf and a polyurethane track, dozens of students, parents and coaches told the Select Board the community should be allowed to vote at Town Meeting, citing safety, ADA access and athletic use needs.
School leaders presented the high‑school stadium renovation and track/field surface change to the Select Board on Dec. 17, reporting the school committee voted Dec. 16 to change the previously proposed grass and asphalt surfaces to artificial turf and a polyurethane track.
Superintendent Beth Hallett said the change responds to heavy field use, safety concerns and inability to maintain grass for the number of events hosted: "We have had officials tell us that it is not, safe." Martin (CFO) and staff described an anticipated procurement timeline: if the article is approved…
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