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District recommends PFAS‑free artificial turf for future school fields

Worcester Public Schools Operations and Governance Subcommittee · May 4, 2026
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Summary

Following a turf committee review, administration recommended transitioning to PFAS‑free artificial turf for future installations to reduce exposure risks and increase field usability; members expressed support and requested input from the state superintendents association.

Worcester — The subcommittee heard a recommendation on May 4 to move future field installations to PFAS‑free artificial turf.

An administration official summarized a district turf committee report that recommends transitioning to PFAS‑free artificial turf for future installations to reduce student exposure to "forever chemicals," limit groundwater risk and increase…

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