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Natick’s athletic fields are being used about 1,200–1,500 hours annually, exceeding the recommended 600–800 hours for natural grass, while the town likely needs 10–12 additional acres and about four more full-time staff positions.
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The interviews found that field demand, weather cancellations, limited lighting, and deferred maintenance are restricting sports access. A synthetic field could provide more reliable, high-capacity use, while natural grass remains suitable where fields can be rested and rotated. The Practice Field needs a full rebuild estimated at $600,000–$800,000 for natural grass or $1 million–$1.5 million for synthetic turf, including infrastructure and lighting.
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