Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group in Natick edits draft report. The group convened with all four members present and discussed edits to a draft report on natural and synthetic turf fields that the committee will present to the Finance Committee and Town Meeting. The group approved prior
Natick turf study group outlines research plan for field comparison. The Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group approved prior minutes and proposed a multi-section report structure to examine natural and synthetic turf field types. Members assigned research tasks including review of sports
Field study group reviews turf versus grass engineering and safety data. The Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group approved prior meeting minutes and reviewed Tighe & Bond engineering consultancy responses on turf decision factors and Natick High School athletic trainer feedback. Engineering
Natick turf study group explores need for second athletic field. The study group heard from Natick High School Assistant Athletic Director Matt Custodio about growing participation in field hockey, track, lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee, with field hockey currently requiring off-campus
Field Study Group receives briefing on field shortage and planning needs. Angela Snell, Director of Community Services, and Lauren Muerer, Director of Recreation & Parks, told the committee that field usage has remained consistently high since 2016 while available space has not increased, and that
The Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group heard testimony on field capacity and safety from Natick's three largest youth sports programs on March 23. All four members present reviewed written responses from Natick Soccer Club, which runs 82 teams and 1,450-plus participants, along with input
Natick's turf study group reviews field overuse and synthetic vs. natural options. The town's athletic fields are used 1,200 to 1,500 hours per year, nearly double the industry recommendation for natural grass, according to Art Goodhind, Supervisor of Land Facilities and Natural Resources. A new
Natick's Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group confirmed expert interviews and established a centralized research repository as it prepares a recommendation on field surfaces. Chair Julie McDonough and all four members — including newly joining Board of Health representative Karla Sangrey —
Natick's Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group began developing its report template. Chair Julie McDonough, Matt Brand, and Bruce Evans outlined a problem statement and identified seven expert sources including Art Goodhind, the Board of Health, Parks and Recreation, and consulting firm
Natick's Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group held its inaugural meeting and elected Julie McDonough Chair unanimously. Three of four members attended. The group agreed the final report will compile existing research, examine comparable towns including Brookline and Wayland, and calculate
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