Field Turf explainer / Source: Tarkett Co.
Tarkett Co. graphic used in 2014 report about Peirce Turf.

UPDATED May 4: As Town Meeting considers a warrant article to study the use and new installation of artificial turf at town facilities, residents and Town Meeting members are encouraged to attend a facilitated presentation and Q&A to learn about artificial turf.

The in-person forum was held Tuesday, May 2, in Town Hall Auditorium. If you missed it, see the video below.

This discussion, co-sponsored by Arlington's Park and Recreation Commission and Conservation Commission, is facilitated by theConsensus Building Institute, a consultant thatArlington used in 2019 in dealing with the aftermath of issuesrelated to racists comments by Lt. Richard Pedrini.

Read more about the May 2 forum here >>  

Video of turf forum:
March 15, 2023: Turf battle is far from artificial: Board votes no action

 

This news announcement was published Friday, April 21, 2023, based on information from the Town of Arlington and YourArlington archives. It was updated May 4, to add video window.

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