Friday, August 11, 2017

"It’s safer, and for me that’s a huge concern"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The vibrant colors of the Panthers logo in the center of the new turf field at the high school are almost too bright to look at, but hard to turn away from. 
The fierce, blue panther and its intimidating teeth are sown proudly into the middle of the field, on the 50-yard line. 
“All I know is how beautiful it is and how excited we are to have it,” said athletic director Tom Angelo. 
The department of public works hired contractors to replace two of the three turf fields in town – the high school and Beaver Pond. They will also be replacing the track at the high school, as soon as the field is complete The town budgeted for the replacement far in advance, with the knowledge that turf life is about a dozen years. The project costs about $1.6 million."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170811/franklin-high-field-gets-new-turf

the new turf is being installed at Franklin High School
the new turf is being installed at Franklin High School

the crumb rubber infill is coated with an epoxy which should make it safer
the crumb rubber infill is coated with an epoxy which should make it safer

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