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911 MEMORIAL FIELD- FIELD C:
MULTI-USE SYNTHETIC FIELD
911 Field is a synthetic turf multi-use field that is reaching the end of useful life. The field has
substantial value to the Town as its only public synthetic turf field and it also hold a great deal of

significance as it is a field memorializing the tragedies of 9/11/2001.

The field it-self is in poor condition and in need of replacement. Due to its age and its use it will only
continue to deteriorate creating an unsafe playing surface and increase the risk for injury to athletes.

Recommendations: is recommended the town consider replacement of the field surface including
all existing sub-base and drainage. If budget allows the town may want to consider the use of a
pad and an alternative infill to sand and rubber. To improve safety of the field for both spectators

and athletes the town should also consider 20’ netting behind both end-lines to capture loose balls,
particularly a lacrosse ball which are hard and travel at a high velocity.

As allowed by DCR and agreeing parties to the lease of the land the town should also consider SECTION 5 - RECOMMENDATIONS/ PRIORITIZATION
lighting of the field. Lighting the field extends the hours of play by almost double its current usage.
If the town or any sporting organizations intend to use 911 Field as a game day field. An LED
scoreboard should be considered as budget and lease agreement allow.
Other recommendations including paving of the parking lot, new fencing and improved ADA access.

High Priority Maintenance practices for synthetic turf fields should include the following :

1.0 Replace synthetic turf field Seam Repairs (by turf contractor over the warranted life of the turf)

2.0 Athletic field lighting Apply Infill (1 time per year; by the turf contractor for the warranted life of the turf)

Groom or Sweep Field ( every 100 hrs of use)
Medium Priority
911 Field is in need of replacement. At the time of this report it is understood that the town is in

1.0 Parking negotiations with DCR and other parties over the lease of the land and its future use. This report
does not guarantee that all recommendations made will be acceptable by all parties but rather makes

recommendations that create a safer more usable and accessible space for local athletes.
2.0 Fencing/Netting

Low Priority -911 MEMORIAL FIELD

1.0 Shelter/Restrooms

2.0 Additional Seating
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