Adams Parks Commission Not Happy Russell Field Condition
ADAMS, Mass. — The Parks Commission is disappointed in the condition of the playing fields at the newly renovated Russell field.
Member Jim Fassell, after hearing complaints from Michael Mucci about the poor condition of the grass there, said, "I as an individual am very disappointed at the care of Russell Field by the contractors."
Mucci was at the bimonthly meeting of the commission to request the use of the field for Adams-Cheshire Youth Football. He said the league typically practices three times per week — Tuesday through Thursday — with Friday as a makeup day if need be.
But he noted that the grass at Russell Field has not been growing properly.
"Sometimes I see very minimal upkeep" at the field, he said, asking whether the town has been taking care of the field as well as it should have.
Rebecca Ferguson, program manager in the Community Development Department, said the field had been fertilized in the spring and that it is scheduled to be fertilized again sometime soon.
Regardless, Fassell was not happy with the contractors for the field, who he says have not done enough to maintain it.
"I don't think the contractor's fulfilled his part, and I don't think the junior football and senior football should suffer because of it."
Russell Field was also the subject of another topic of discussion at the meeting. The commission voted to accept a $3,750 donation from the Lion's Club to purchase a new scoreboard. The commission reviewed quotes from two vendors and decided to go with BSN Sports.
In other news:
- Lassie League softball will use Reid Field from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30 on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, and every other Friday for practices.
- Adams-Cheshire Girls softball will also use Reid Field from September 1 through October 31. They will share the field with the Lassie League and work out the time-sharing arrangement among themselves.
- Renfrew Field will be used for two soccer games for Hoosac Valley on October 4 and 18.
- The next meeting of the Parks Commission will be September 13 at 5 P.M.
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