Turf Study Group Hears Athletics Case for Expansion
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
Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group · Meeting of April 13, 2026
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 transportation for practices and games. The group reviewed a sustainability report from Natick Director of Sustainability Jillian Wilson-Martin and developed 12 questions for Tighe and Bond covering turf materials, maintenance requirements, and safety.
Chair Julie McDonough will draft a PowerPoint presentation for Town Meeting.
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- The complete report — 349 words
Source: the Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group meeting of April 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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