To the Editor:
As a parent of a high school football, basketball, and lacrosse player, I am baffled by the pushback on creating an athletic field for the youth on the Vineyard. Why would we not all fully support the attempts for a safe, state-of-the-art plan? We have a few extremely dedicated community members who are donating their time and their expertise, and managing the entire project. Am I missing something here?
I understand the concern over turf fields. So instead of pushing forward with the original fill, the plan was changed to use organic fill (which increases the cost dramatically, but still, no cost to us). The plan also includes grass fields, a clubhouse, and an athletic training room on the field.
In a time when the country and world are in such turmoil, why would we not all support a project that will certainly benefit our youth? Why would we not support people who are trying to do something wonderful for our Island community? Why would we not all say thank you?
Laura Debettencourt
Oak Bluffs
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