Council to Act on Baseball Field Improvements

The , deciding the proposal was insufficient relative to needed upgrades; however, the project could move forward if it receives a two-thirds-majority vote for approval when the town council meets on July 2.

At the meeting, Town Manager Peter Souza will recommend the council approve the appropriation of $80,000 in improvements to the field — funds that are budgeted for under the town's capital improvement program for fiscal year 2012-13. 

Accoring to town documents, the project has two phases: maintenance and improvements to the varsity field; and the replacement of the Little League concession stand at Welch Park.

Phase two will require additional funding, taking the bill for the full project up to $120,000, but action will only be taken on phase one at the council's next meeting.

The $80,000 the council will vote on will go towards regrading the infield, resetting home plate and the pitcher's mound, installing sod, adding clay mix to the infield, construction of a dugout, improved irrigation, replacement of the outfield fence and fence repairs behind home plate, town documents say.

The council is set to meet at 7:30 p.m. on Mon., July 2 in Town Hall Council Chambers.