Preliminary work on the replacement of the dirt surface at Miller Playfield with artificial grass (SportsTurf) has begun. The field is fenced off and various destructive activities have begun. The hard work, involving lots of trucks taking dirt away, will begin after school is out (and Meany Middle school has ceased to exist). Ted Holden, the project manager, says that work will begin in earnest about June 22nd, be substantially done in 60 working days and be all done in 75 days. The field should be playable by mid-September.

I recently wrote a letter to Tim Gallagher, the Parks Superntendent, suggesting a few small inexpensive improvements that will make the renovated playfield work better for everyone:
 

• Free time on the field for pickup games
   
• Encourage teams to use off-street parking
   
• Equip the outdoor bathrooms at Miller Community Center with automatic locks, to allow their use by players after evening games.

I would be most grateful if you could read my letter to the Parks Superintendent, and send him your thoughts on the proposals (contact information).