Just add a handful of dirt and grass seed...

Did you know that our high school turf is being maintained properly? That is what President Elaine Cappucci said on May 2, 2014. Remember this from Bridge sinking three inches?

From: Elaine Cappucci [mailto:ECappucci@mtlsd.net]
Sent: Friday, May 2, 2014 1:16 PM
Subject: RE: high school turf
The high school turf is properly groomed/maintained regularly (at least once per month). The loft in the turf will vary depending on when it was groomed and how much activity has occurred on the turf.
Elaine Cappucci

According to Athletic Director John Grogan, the turf has recently been groomed.

From: John Grogan [mailto:JGrogan@mtlsd.net]
Sent: Friday, May 9, 2014 11:52 AM
Subject: RE: high school turf
Our turf is being maintained as per manufacturer’s suggestion. There was some time this spring that maintenance was not able to get on because of weather but it has been recently groomed. The district does have a company come in every summer to do a “deep cleaning” and complete maintenance program (add rubber, look at seams, etc.) which we will continue to do again this year.

As you are probably aware, our turf is used constantly by numerous teams, groups and community members. It is extremely important to our programs and I know that our facility department works hard to keep it maintained. Thanks for your interest.
John

Remember the standing water? That is the reflection of the blue sky in that water. Yuck!

A Right To Know was filed for documents pertaining to the latest installation of the artificial turf at Mt. Lebanon High School football stadium pertaining to all costs associated with, maintenance agreements, warranty, contractor/installer contracts. The request was granted. Here are the documents.

The Lebo Citizens "Turf Photographer" reported back today with this goodie.

A hole in the turf

Where the infill and plastic grass is missing, is the plastic backing that we would be getting down on Middle and Wildcat Field. John Grogan can throw a handful of dirt and some grass seed to fill the hole. Elaine Cappucci can spray paint the grass white when it grows, and no one will know the difference. Another option would be to open a Putt Putt Golf down at the stadium.

Please sign this petition if you want to halt public funds for use of artificial turf at Wildcat and Middle Fields.