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Syosset board signals move to pursue lights for new turf field; estimates ~$650,000 and voter approval likely required
Summary
After extensive public comment urging Friday‑night games and greater community use, the Syosset board discussed a proposed $650,000 LED lighting project for its new turf field, noted conduit was preinstalled during construction, and said funding would require voter authorization or use of capital reserves. A formal motion to commence the project is planned at the next meeting.
The Syosset Central School District Board of Education moved from discussion toward formal action on installing LED lights at the district’s new turf field after a sustained public-comment period in which dozens of residents urged the board to proceed.
Residents described Friday-night lights as a way to build community, allow later games when daylight is limited, reduce the need to bus teams to other facilities and expand access for girls’ and boys’ teams. “Having lights really makes it a lot more easier and better,” said Kareem Mazawalla, a parent with children in the district. Adam Waxer, president of the Syosset Youth Lacrosse Program, told the board that comparable…
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