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Baseball boosters propose donor‑funded roof for batting cage; board to consider approval next meeting
Summary
The Williamston baseball boosters, led by Marian Palmer and head coach Ryan Orr, proposed a donor‑funded roof over the existing batting cage (estimated $25,000–$30,000) that they say would cost the district nothing upfront; boosters requested formal approval be placed on the next meeting agenda so construction can occur before the 2026 season opener.
Marian Palmer, president of the Williamston baseball boosters, presented a community‑funded plan to roof the district’s outdoor batting cage and upgrade lighting, saying the project would be turnkey with no upfront cost to Williamston Community Schools.
Palmer said the project is 100% booster funded and backed by local business donations; she described a design with treated support posts, shatter‑resistant lighting and a…
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