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Norwood CPC hears $97,000 proposal for shade structures at Cleveland School dugouts

Norwood Community Preservation Committee · January 15, 2026
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Summary

DPW and Recreation presented a $97,000 CPA request to install four steel shade structures (two per field) at Jean Brown and Lower Cleveland softball fields to protect players and equipment; project proponents said the town will solicit bids and aim for Town Meeting approval in May 2026.

Mark Ryan, representing the Department of Public Works and the Recreation Department, asked the Community Preservation Committee on Jan. 14 to fund four in‑kind steel shade structures for the Jean Brown and Lower Cleveland school softball fields.

"The proposed shade structures will protect the players and their equipment from the sun and inclement weather," Ryan said, describing the design as similar to…

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