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Parents and coaches urge Roswell to add lights at parks; city outlines funding and options
Summary
Youth soccer coach Victor Silva and other residents asked the council to install functional lighting at parks to extend safe evening play; staff said electricity and bids are advancing for soccer-field lights and offered short-term alternatives while permanent work proceeds.
Roswell — During public comment on Feb. 12, youth coach Victor Silva told the city council that parks lack adequate lighting for youth sports in winter months, creating safety and access problems and prompting repeated police calls when teams move practices to lit tennis courts.
"By installing adequate lighting at all our parks, the city will promote health, deter crime, and support…
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