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PROJECT:Lexington Center Track and Field Renovation
PROD#;18014
DATE;10 October 2018
SURFACE TYPE COMPARISON
SURFACE TYPE
Well Maintained Natural well Maintained Natural Willed Synthetic Turf
Gross Surface Crass with Hybrid (Maintained(
Reinforcement
Athlete Surface Preferred surface for most Preferred surface for most (Better for field hockey
Preference sports(natural grass);(less sports(natural grass(;less '(ground sport„bail roll very
ideal for field hockey; ideal for field hockey° important);other sports can
preferred for track throwing 'preferred for track throwing tolerate„can be used for
events events hack throwing events,but
may cause some damage
and new equipment(e.g.
rubber tipped yove4ns)will
be needed
Material Natural materials Natural materials,but with All synthetic materials(not
Composition extra level of soil stability naturally;unless organic Infill
with use of synthetic fibers is used
Costs More expensive per use Most expensive option for Lowest per-use cast;more
than synthetic turf upfront costs expensive upfront cost in
cam ared to natural grass
Lifecycle 20 year full fled replacement 20 year full field 10 year carpet replacement
replacement
Replacement Resodding of surface is least,Surface needs to be Surface replacement cost is
Costs expensive reseeded for a surface expensive
replacement;minimal casts,,
but longer grow in time
va
z Hours of Use Limited to 400 hours of use 'itlmited to 800 hours of use �Albws up to 2500 hours of
per year(with additional per year use per year under warranty
maintenance) (typically NE field usage is
4 around 1500 hours
z0 Temperature Cooler surface temperatures Cooler surface temperatures Surface temperatures can
in comparison to synthetic in comparison to.synthetic be hot in comparison to
U turf turf inatural grass
Maintenance Additional maintenance in Requires different ,Most durable with the least
comparison to.synthetic turf maintenance practices in maintenance(still requires
icomparison to conventlanal some maintenance)
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T Dangerous if not well Cannot re-sod problem IMavement of infill)materials
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Irrigation is required rogation is required Irrigation Is not required for
(gross growth„but water can
be considered for cooling,
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organic infill is used
More durable than naturaC l
grass;reduced divoting
Better stability of soil when
grass cover is lost
Surface Not playable during or Typically,playable within 1 jUseable during and
PVoyabidity directly after inclement hour after inclement immediately after inclement
weather-field needs time to weather (weather
dry out
Unstable if ovenised(e.g. Potential to provide earlier IAbiliity to plow the field area;
ratting in goal mouths and play on a natural surface however,need to take into
unevenness underfoot following winter condifions; account field storage and
possible to plow fueVd with maintenance equipment
consideration to maintain (needed to do so;
dormant grass plant ;understand that damage
due to snow removal is NOT
covered under warranties
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From: Melissa Battite
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 6:03 AM
To: Peter Coleman; David Pinsonneault; Megan Buczynski;sean@activitas.com
Subject: Fwd: Recreation Committee - Center Track and Field Reconstruction Project
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Good morning.
Please see below re tonight's meeting
Melissa
Begin forwarded message:
From: Doug Lucente< oug.lucente ail.com>
Date: December 18, 2018 at 11:03:00 PM EST
To:<francesca pfrom er verizon.net>, 'Lisa O'Brien'<Immorien gmail.com>,
<lisa r odes g aiLcom>,<ruixi.yuanya oo.com>,<rdeangelis _ bostonproperties.com>
Cc: Melissa Battite< batite Iexingtonma.gov>
Subject: Recreation Committee-Center Track and Field Reconstruction Project
Dear Recreation Committee Members,
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend tomorrow night's public hearing regarding Center Track and
Field Reconstruction Project and the discussion on the playing field material. I have a family obligation
that I cannot miss. I do have some comments/thoughts I would like to share with the committee.These
are my own thoughts and opinions, and not those of the BOS since we have not discussed this topic as a
group.
I would urge the committee to support the Hybrid Turf solution for the following 4 reasons:
1) Heat—This complex is used by a variety of residents of all ages and abilities year round, The
hybrid turf will maintain a cooler surface temperature in the surrounding area during the
warmer sunny days. If artificial turf is selected we will be making this area superheated and
induce dehydration and heatstroke for senior citizen residents that use the track regularly to
maintain mobility. Hybrid turf will continue to make this track useable for the masses. Please
see this helpful website for detailed studies performed on the surface
temperature: tt s: www.safeeath la in ields.or heat-levels-s nt etic-turf
2) Aesthetics- This complex is on the heels of our Historic District of Lexington (see map below).
Since Hybrid Turf is really natural grass turf reinforced with artificial fibers, it will continue to
maintain the a look and continuity of real grass for the entire complex. Since this field is set
significantly below the street level, using artificial turf will create an unpleasant view for
everyone passing through the area.Artificial turf is too tacky for this important area.
3) Fireworks and Carnival—For the past 63 years the Lexington Lions Club has been hosting the
Annual 4th of July Carnival,which is a week long celebration. 2 major events during the Carnival
week that will be seriously impacted if the wrong material is selected are the Fireworks and the
Olde Fashion Youth Games. Both events are completely free to the public.The youth games
which is attended by hundreds of children would be cancelled since the field would be too hot in
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July to have the small children participate.The fireworks is attended by several thousand of
residents each year. Multiple factors over the course of many years has placed the current
shooting location for the fireworks between the track and the baseball field.This is not easily
moveable to another location. (I can supply additional information here if anyone needs it)
Hybrid Turf will allow this important event to continue.Artificial turf will jeopardize the
fireworks altogether.This is a major draw for carnival attendees,so it will in turn jeopardize the
entire carnival.The proceeds of the carnival flood back into Lexington in the form of many
community betterment projects.Here is the short list. 300th Clock, Bathroom Facility at Lincoln
Park, Gateway to Lexington Signs; Outdoor Skating Rink at Fletcher Park;Scholarships for
Lexington High School Graduates—Over$120,000 in the last 10 years; Little League Sponsor
since the 1940's;Science Fair Sponsor since the 1950's;Eye Care-Free Eye Screenings and
Glasses for low income residents, Meals for the shut in elderly, community center programs;
Wheelchair loaning program to Lexington residents in need, Cary Library Large Print Book
Collection for the Past 40 Years; USS Lexington Memorials, Financial Support far the new Visitors
Center; White Tricarne Hat program, and many more.
4) What was sold to Town Meeting?—This is the most important question of all. During the 2018
Annual Town Meeting where we sought funding this project, it was clearly sold as a hybrid turf
project. Please see the excerpt below from the 2018 Annual Town Meeting T book. It
would be simply disingenuous of us to now change our minds and build with artificial turf.
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Thanks to each one of you for your service on the Recreation Committee. I appreciate your
consideration of these important points as you make your recommendations to create an inclusive
Center Track and Field Complex for all Lexingtonians. I realize that this has to be balanceed against the
hours of field time, but please keep all points of view in mind.
Thanks,
Doug
Doug Lucente
doup,.Iucente@gmail.com
www.douglucente.com
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Lexington Public Schools
146 Maple Street a Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
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Julie Hackett,Ed.D. (781)861-2580,ext 68040
Superintendent of Schools email:jhacke lexingtonma ore
fax:(781)863-5829
December 19,2018
Lexington Public Schools
146 Maple Street
Lexington, Ma 02420
Lexington Recreation Committee
Lexington Community Center
39 Marrett Road
Lexington, MA 02420
Dear Members of Lexington Recreation Committee:
We want to first thank the members of the Lexington Recreation Committee and the Lexington Recreation
Department Staff for including stakeholders from the Lexington.Public Schools in the many conversations and
discussion about the newly designed Center Track Complex. We understand that the Center Track Complex is
a community resource and how many different stakeholders need to be involved in the"crown jewel"of our
recreation and field resources. We further understand how your responsibility as a committee is to make
decisions that meet the needs of the most stakeholders and can appreciate and understand that some specific
decisions may not meet the individual needs of a particular stakeholder. The Lexington Public School district
has felt heard and valued during the discussion process in the renovation of Center Track,and feel that there is
one final important decision to make as the project heads towards the bid process.
On December 19th,the Lexington Recreation Department will vote on the playing surface that they deem is
best to meet the needs of the users at the Lexington Center Track Complex. The Lexington Public School's
Athletic Department and Physical Education Department urge the Lexington Recreation Committee to approve
an artificial turf surface at the Center Track Complex and not a Hybrid or natural grass surface. When looking
through the lens of interscholastic athletic programming and physical education class use,it is undeniable that
the best surface for our program use and needs is artificial turf. We urge you to consider our needs along with
the needs of all of the other youth sports programs in Lexington with the following logic in regards to the
Lexington Center Track Complex.
• Artificial Turf is a smart solution for overused and sometimes unsafe playing fields.
• The hours of play per year with no rest required is undeniable for artificial surface comparative to
hybrid and natural grass fields.
• The quality and consistency of conditions with artificial turf is a huge benefit and of the utmost
importance to the interscholastic teams at Lexington High School and Clarke and Diamond Middle
Schools.
• An artificial turf field can stand up to the conditions of New England weather more reliably and
consistently,especially in the unpredictable conditions of the schools busiest seasons in the fall and
spring.
• There are no growing or reseeding periods with artificial grass which means that student-athletes can be
playing much more regularly and consistently that we are currently at Center Track and in the outfield
grass area of Center# I and Center#2.
• Decreased maintenance costs and higher conservation of water is possible with an artificial turf surface.
Maintenance and water are always ongoing conversations between the Lexington Athletic Department
and Department of Public Works
• A more accessible and versatile playing surface benefits all sports, and all levels (varsity,junior varsity,
freshmen, middle schools and youth teams), in addition to the Physical Education classes and the
LABBB program. Equity and accessibility is at the forefront of our conversations in Lexington,and an
artificial surface safely meets the needs and demands of more people.
• With the transition to later school start times in 2020-2021,an additional artificial playing surface with
lights will be a HUGE resource to the Lexington Public School's athletic department for both practice
and games in the fall, early & late winter and spring seasons.
To reiterate, we appreciate all that you have done to include not only our school community but the entire
Lexington community in your process and decision making and hope that we can be a stakeholder of continued
value as you make a final decision about playing surface for the Lexington Center Track Complex.
Sincerely,
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Julie I lackett Peter Rowe Naomi Martin
Superintendent of Schools Asst Superintendent of Finance Director of Athletics
Lexington Public Schools Lexington Public Schools Lexington Public Schools
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LUSC position statement on new Center Field surface
Lexington United Soccer Club(LUSC) provides soccer opportunities for Lexington youth,grades K
through 12.Over 1500 Lexington children participate in its programs,with over 60 teams playing in the
fall and spring seasons. LUSC benefits from use of numerous fields in Lexington for soccer.
LUSC strongly supports installation of infilled synthetic turf on the new Center Field. In addition, LUSC
strongly advocates for ensuring that the turf field is plowable.
There are multiple advantages that LUSC feels make synthetic turf the best and only choice:
Maximal use:Synthetic turf allows up to 2500 hours of use per year,compared to less than one quarter
of that for hybrid turf. Synthetic turf can also be used during and immediately after rainy weather, which
is frequent in the spring and fall seasons. Finally,the ability to plow the field will add multiple additional
weeks of field use in the early spring.
Best value for money:Synthetic turf has the lowest per-use cost.
Least maintenance:Synthetic turf requires the least maintenance of the options being considered; and
does not require irrigation.
Best for all field sports:Turf is compatible with all the field sports, including field hockey.This is an
important factor, bearing in mind the purpose of the field as a multi-purpose field that offers a central
focal point for all sports in town.
Proven and precedented:Turf is a universally established,well-known surface, commonly used for
recreational sports,and with which there is already much experience in Lexington. Hybrid turf-grass
appears to be rarely used in recreational sports, requiring new maintenance skills to be brought in and
representing an unnecessary step into the unknown.
Maximizes return on investment: Plowable synthetic turf is by far the best approach to leverage the
substantial investment in new lights and infrastructure at Center Field.The Town's investment should be
maximized by ensuring that the field is used as much as possible.
The Recreation department and Recreation Committee should be commended for carefully evaluating
all options for this important project. However, LUSC strongly and unequivocally advocates for plowable
synthetic turf.