After living behind Edison Field for 45 years, here are some down-to earth comments on recent proposals. The field is principally a resource for Edison school. Mid-day use is for lunch and general recreation. Students throw around balls and Frisbees and play ad-hoc games, running in random direction...

I suggest that this is an important issue to consider for the upcoming November 7 election.Years ago, Westfield did a town wide (Brandstetter Carroll) survey showing only 19 percent of the town’s residents ranked artificial turf fields as a priority. A massive turf field complex is proposed for a re...

My name is Chloe Martin, and I am a sophomore at Westfield High School. I have been an advocate for the turf fields for a long time and the vote is coming up. The residents of Westfield should understand how much the athletes suffer from only having one turf field to use. I hope I am able to change ...

Edison Project is Not for the Kids The Edison Field Project is not for the kids. If it was for the kids, we would not replace natural grass with PFAS laden fields. If it was for the kids, we would not put down six acres of plastic that absorbs heat and literally burns their feet. If it was for the k...

Although I live in Fanwood I’ve followed the controversies over the artificial turf (AT) issue with interest.One thought occurs to me: Since the primary reason supporters ofAT seems to be that grass-covered athletic fields are unplayable after a rain, couldn’t that problem be solved by simply raisin...

Artificial turf will lead to contamination of soil and water, exposure to carcinogens and other dangerous chemicals, more injuries, more scrapes, burns and abrasions, and emissions of toxic gases. Students and other users of the field should not have to deal with these safety and health concerns. Th...

What would Thomas Edison think of the sports fields project hatched by Councilman and Chair of the Public Works Committee Scott Katz, along with the town’s recreation department, in consultation with the town’s private sports clubs, and supported and approved by our Mayor and Town Council?Mr. Edison...

Concerns Regarding Brookside Park Improvements, Artificial Turf Field I am writing to express my deep reservations about the proposed Brookside Park improvements in Scotch Plains, particularly the plan to install an artificial turf field, which is on the ballot this election day. While the goal of e...

Vote No on Edison Fields Referendum November 7 The debate over athletic fields in Westfield and the Edison Field Project (EFP) continues after more than two years. The argument against natural grass athletic fields starts with the false premise that Westfield has natural grass athletic ATHLETIC fiel...

The Minnesota boy with the breadonly sandwich is a story of resiliency. This nine-year-old boy went to school smiling and friendly to all. He sustained a cheerful demeanor despite his alcoholic mother and absent father. No one slathered peanut butter or tuna salad between his lunch bread slices, yet...