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Residents urge Westfield to reject artificial turf at Tamaques Park and to curb school-zone idling
Summary
Two residents during public comment urged the council to ban artificial turf—citing PFAS, microplastics, heat and stormwater concerns—and asked the town to address excessive vehicle idling near schools; the council took the comments under advisement and provided materials and next-step contacts.
During the public-comment period, Jean Lindberg, who identified herself as a Westfield resident of 528 Grove Street, urged the council to ban artificial turf and invest in high-quality natural grass fields. Lindberg described artificial turf as “a plastic carpet” and warned that components used in some turf systems contain PFAS and other chemical additives that she said have been found in tested samples. She said worn turf produces…
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