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FIELD H: B. Environmental:
NATURAL TURF PRACTICE FIELDS
Describe the proximity of any wetlands, surface waters or other environmental features which
impact field redevelopment, maintenance or improvement projects.

•Wetlands are located to the north and southeast of the fields
•Mixed forest to northwest
•A stream runs from west to east along the boundary of the northern fields and wetlands,
which eventually outlets into a pond directly north of the tennis court

Is there a formalized maintenance plan in place for the facility?

•Yes, aeration 3-4 times/ year and irrigated throughout

Are there maintenance records available? SECTION 3 - EXISTING CONDITIONS & ANALYSIS

•There were no formalized maintenance records provided.

Describe the proximity and type of field abutters. Annotate plan or map if available.

•Neary school lies to the south with a residential neighborhood to the southwest
A. Available Record Information YES NO •Additional residences lie directly to the south

Design Plans and Specifications Provide narrative of view-sheds, noise buffers, condition of planting, etc. Annotate plan or map
if available.

As-Builts
• The fields are buffered to the north by wooded area and wetlands. The fields and school are
Site Plan Sketches situated at the low point when compared to the surrounding area, with steep slopes (rise of

10-20 feet) running uphill away from the school to the east, south, and west. The easternmost
Assessors Maps/Plot Plans
field, which directly abuts Parkerville Road, sits at the top of this slope and does not have the
Aerial Photography same noise buffer the other fields do.

Flood Insurance Maps/USGS Maps Provide Narrative of any additional special environmental or natural features which could im-
pact field operations. Annotate plan or map if available. -NEARY SCHOOL
Town Utility Maps
• The 100 and 200 foot wetland buffers extend onto all playing fields on site. There is a stream/
Utility Plans
wetland adjacent to the softball and baseball fields situated northwest of Neary School

Other: • Wetlands are present to the east and south of Neary School as well as to the North of the
tennis courts

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