Resident urges Shoreham‑Wading River board to add turf fields; board refers proposal to facilities committee

Mike Williams, a resident who identified himself as living at "3 Upper Causeway," used the public comment period on Dec. 10 to press the Shoreham‑Wading River Board of Education to pursue additional turf fields and a May 2025 proposition.

Williams said hundreds of taxpayers signed a petition supporting more turf fields and argued that many neighboring districts already offer multiple turf fields. He cited a neighboring district bond he said was $60 million with $45 million allocated to turf fields and argued turf fields are “safer, reducing the number of injuries, and provide greater accessibility.”

“Again, I thank the superintendent and the Shoreham Wading River Board of Education trustees for giving me the opportunity to voice the thoughts and perspectives of the hundreds of community taxpayers who signed a petition,” Williams said. He asked what the board’s present viewpoint was and whether the proposal could be placed on a May 2025 proposition.

Board President replied that the board has been discussing turf fields in both public and executive sessions and that no decisions have been finalized. Superintendent Poole said the item will be reviewed by the Space and Facilities advisory committee at its Dec. 17 meeting and that the committee — which includes resident members — will provide feedback to the board.

The board did not vote; it described the turf‑field idea as an ongoing discussion and outlined the advisory‑committee review as the next step. No dollar figures or a bond resolution were proposed or approved at the meeting.