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NORTH ANDOVER HIGH
430 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 0 1845
978-794-3144,
www.nortliand,o,verpl,u'bl�icsclio,ols.co,m/'atlil,et'ies
Investing in North,Andover's Future-,
The Need for.Athlietic Field, t iprove eats
"lc Town of North Andover faces a critical challenge in meeting the gro-Wing demand for high-quality athletic
f a c il*1 ties. The findings froni a recent review I-tiglifights that many existing fields are overused,,with twen,t
game-ready fields exceeding250 uses per eat. 'I'llis level of straiti,, has led to deteriorating cond tions,,inclulding
oor to qu lit r safety 1�a t s,drainage u and ,limited ,ittiout ditl*o��l imp . tr lent) these
problems will continue to impact student-,athletes. and commumky members,who tale on these pa r
* �• a co�r.pe i . o,a ��e � iese � c -.� , ro e s leldProject North Andover High
School seeks to enhance the town's,recreational infrastructure by installing multi-use turf field with I* h g)
upgrading lighting the pe track and Walsh Stadium.,and co,nstructing new tennis d pickleba,ll courts.
h.iese improvements will not only alleviate the overuse of exist-inIg fields, but will accesswider
rangeof sports and community activities.
The Benefits offurf Fields
Turf iel l e a practical and cost- fective solution for a 1 .gh.-use community like r Andover.,
natural grass, NThs h requires mast periods and, extensivei aint n nce turf ca -WrIth t nd heavy usage year-rouild,
ensuringthat athletes and local prograins,h -\C r li l le access to playing �h addition of a mu,ltj--use tLirf
el 11 l ll/multi- u pose ti /I'P .) field will provide No, Andover g School with
�� u - l i lflexibility, allowing both t n-i t practice and compete � �� 1 ,while opening portum"d
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for'broader made* � munitY U
Lighting Enhanceniews ,for x e .e Use
Upgt*a le l lighting, *the upper track and field will allow North Andover High School to host evening
competiti,onsg the, scl-iool it'l-line wili nieighboring communities. Allitionll ,
impi'l-oved lighting wi.l enabille extended practicle tinies.,helping teams 1.ike fell hockeyand track optimize heir
schedules, Lights will beused "i ie tl ensuring,minimgl disruption to the surrounding o muni y wh l
maximizing access ", athletes.
New Tennis and PicIdeball Courts to Meet Growing Demand
'l he clonstruct-ton of new tennis r..s willl t e the urgent need �updated lt. s, � �U"
n both, lligl
school teams and local residents. Modern, w i ll-niaintained courts will, su port t de t-athletes,in their
competitive devellopment while o . t ng cominu ity recreation andwellness.
rthwh1 e Investment l � Our Coin un*
While the town faces fin,ancial.chaUenges, this project represents an investment in the 1on -t r health, a e
and engagement, North, Andover'st d t and residents. A.thletic faicil.1tiesplay vital.l role n fostering school
e mit, physical well-being, a -im t pride. By adi(IIII-lessing field deficiencies an di g access to,
h. h_ u lit, recreational r th .Andover will ensure tbat future
to succeed.. This initiativeis more than just an infrastructure project—it.is, a commitment to the town's youth,
families, andolTerall quality life, We urge :he Town boards and community rnembers to support these
improvements,recognizing their lasting benefits for North Andoveras a,whole.
The mission of North Andover Public Schools is,to cult respeeffid commuiiity of