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County construction at Caldwell could close access to Ruby Field during baseball season, officials warn
Summary
Town officials said utility work and a prolonged 'covert' at Caldwell is now scheduled to run through July, potentially cutting off access to Ruby Field and disrupting youth baseball; committee members urged contractors or the county to delay work until after the season because of safety and parking concerns.
Committee members pressed county and contractor representatives to reconsider the timing of Caldwell utility work that has been delayed by utility coordination and is now expected to extend into July, creating access problems for Ruby Field during the baseball season.
Officials said the project, originally due to finish in December, was held up by utility work and will require sidewalk/road closures that block normal access. Committee members described constrained alternative routes, parking overflow onto neighborhood streets, and the risk that children will find unsafe ways to reach the field; one member recommended postponing the work until after the season if possible.
The police chief agreed that the timing raises safety concerns and that the town has seen increased illegal parking and risky behavior around similar projects. Committee members said they had discussed options including brief pedestrian detours and noted the project had been on planning boards for several years.
No formal direction was issued to the county at this meeting; members asked staff to continue discussions with county and contractor stakeholders about schedule adjustments and mitigations to protect student and spectator access during the season.
