Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group

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