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School committee approves purchase and reinstallation of Marciano Stadium turf

Brockton Public Schools Facilities Usage and Planning Subcommittee · October 8, 2025
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Summary

Committee voted unanimously to buy turf directly and put out an installation RFP for Marciano Stadium, a move officials said could save several hundred thousand dollars; the turf passed a recent GMAX safety test but is beyond its useful life.

The Brockton Public Schools Facilities Subcommittee voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to approve purchase and reinstallation of the turf at Marciano Stadium, reversing earlier practice of contracting a full vendor package and instead buying the turf directly and soliciting installation bids.

Facilities Director Ken Thompson told the committee that by purchasing the turf product directly…

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