Schools
School Committee Hears Presentation on Proposed PHS Turf Field
A group of six Portsmouth residents say Portsmouth High School needs a new turf field.
A group of six individuals, including Town Councilor Keith Hamilton, Christine Jenkins, Ed and Julia Coll, Aquidneck Land Trust executive director Ted Clement and Gary Eggeman, say is in need of a new turf field.
The group gave a presentation before the Portsmouth School Committee Tuesday night.
The estimated cost to install a turf field and replace the track is $1.6 million, with the majority of funds to be obtained through fundraising, according to a release from the school department.
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A copy of the presentation can be viewed here.
The school committee directed the superintendent to present recommendations at the next school committee meeting, which will be held on May 8.
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Additional highlights from Tuesday's meeting can also be viewed in the pdf at right or on the school department's Web site.
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