vet's field app Lance Lashway
183 Overlook Drive
Florence, MA 01062
Northampton Community Preservation Committee
210 Main St
Room 11
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Northampton Community Preservation Committee Members,
My naive is Lance Lashway, I am 50 years old. I have lived here all my life.
I am writing to ask you to please approve funding for the renovation of Veteran's baseball field. There is a
tremendous need for this 90 foot baseball diamond to be rebuilt and returned to the residents of Northampton. We
do not have enough 90' baseball diamonds in Northampton. The lack of enough 90' baseball diamond field
availability has been a problem for many years.
I have been coaching baseball in Northampton, for 15 years, mostly on the 90' diamonds. We have 3 of these 90'
diamonds, currently. The availability of two of these three diamonds, at JFK & NHS is limited. The availability
of the third diamond, Arcanum, is SEVERELY limited, due to a major problem with the neighbors. Arcanum is
only available to the Legion team and the Smith Vocational teams. Many days the Arcanum field is empty and
off - limits when baseball teams are desperately looking for space to play or practice.
I am the president of the Mike Laga Youth Baseball Association, which has 3 -4 teams each Spring /Summer
season. Also during this season in Northampton, we have three NHS baseball teams, two Smith Voc. Teams, the
Full Count baseball team, at least 4 Junior League teams, and the Legion team. All of these teams compete for
practice and playing time on these fields.
In the fall only one 90' field is available, JFK, on a VERY limited basis. In the fall we have two high school -age
baseball teams, and 3 -4 younger teams competing for field time on this single 90' diamond. During this season,
field time on this 90' diamond is even more limited due to conflicts with other fall sports which share some of the
same field space. We desperately need the return of Veteran's field.
When we lost Veteran's field five or six years ago, it was, and continues to be a great loss to the residents of
Northampton. Every year we have been hopeful that it would be rebuilt.
It is very important that the young residents of Northampton have the opportunity to practice and play sports as an
important part of their physical and social development and well- being.
Please give us back the field that we Lost five years ago.
Thank you,
Lance Lashway
183 Overlook Drive
Florence, MA 01062
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August 29, 2012
Community Preservation Committee
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Members of the Community Preservation Committee,
I would first like to thank you for the great job you do working together to use CPA funds for projects
that are important to the citizens of Northampton. Please accept this letter in support of the Recreation
Department's application for CPA funds for the installment of a new baseball field located at Vets field.
This field was removed (planned to be relocated) several years ago in order for the skate park to be
built.
Baseball continues to be a very popular sport in Northampton, but the availability of fields for practices
and games is very limited in the spring and fall due to the number of players and teams participating.
Northampton Little League, Northampton Cal Ripken, Mike Laga Youth Baseball, Northampton High
School baseball and the fall leagues make up close to 40 teams each year. All of these leagues struggle
to find practice time for their respective teams or make up games lost due to weather.
Living in this age of technology, children need the opportunity to be outside and be active as often as
possible. Personally, I cannot see a better use for our CPA monies and strongly support the Recreation
Department's project and application for this field.
Sincerely,
Glenn R. Connly
President
Northampton Little League
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September 4, 2012
Northampton Community Preservation Committee
210 Main Street
Room 11
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Chairman and Committee Members,
I write this brief note to encourage you to expend CPA funds to complete the work on the
Veterans' Field baseball diamond. My understanding is that the Recreation Commission has
already voted to move forward with this long overdue project..
As P ou probably are aware, Veterans' Field has been unavailable to the over- twelve baseball
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leagues for over five years . After the initial work was done including installation of a skate park
and new basketball court, those of us who have been active in coaching youth baseball were
promised that the new and improved baseball field would be coming soon. It seems like every
spring we are told that it will be another year before we get Vets Field back. Not having
Veteran's Field available has severely impacted our baseball programs.. It is very difficult to get
fields, just for baseball games from late May through July. As Coach of the Mickey Mantle "A"
division team comprised of 15 -16 year old young men, I have found it practically impossible to
practice as there are so few nights where Northampton High and Arcanum are available. The
field at .JFK is generally not in good enough condition by midsummer to hold higher level
baseball games and even for practice, its use is compromised by the scheduling of softball games
which spill over onto the 90 foot diamond.
The baseball community has been very patient in waiting its turn to be restored to an adequate
number of baseball fields for Northampton.. Even with the reports of a 90 foot diamond to be
situated in the new Florence project, we need to have Veterans' Field back..
Thank you for considering my views..
Very truly yours,
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Opinon of Probable Cost
9/4/2012
Prepared by: The Berkshire Design Group, Inc.
Item
1. Baseball Field Layout EA 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
2. Clearing, Grubbing and Topsoil Removal LS 1 $1,200.00 $1,200.00
3. Infield and Pitcher's Mound Installation LS 1 $3,800.00 $3,800.00
4. 4" Infield Mix TN 300 $30.00 $9,000.00
5. Homeplate EA 1 $250.00 $250.00
6. Pitcher's Rubber EA 1 $200.00 $200.00
7. Bases (1st, 2nd, 3rd) SET 1 $300.00 $300.00
8. Backstop (30' baseball) EA 1 $25,000.00 $25,000.00
9. 6" Fencing LF 60 $36.00 $2,160.00
10. Players Benches EA 6 $500.00 $3,000.00
11. Repair Damaged Turf LS 1 $1,200.00 $1,200.00
12. 20' Foul Poleswith Padding EA 2 $800.00 $1,600.00
13. Bleahers (4 row, 21' length) with Stone Dust Pad EA 2 $4,500.00 $9,000.00
14. Bullpen EA 2 $1,200.00 $2,400.00
15. Bid Plans and Specifications LS 1 $3,200.00 $3,200.00
16. Bidding LS 1 $1,800.00 $1,800.00
17. Construction Observation LS 1 $4,600.00 $4,600.00
Subtotal $69,710.00
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Project Has Community Support
• This project has a great deal of community support including various Northampton leagues,
players, the Recreation Commission and the Recreation Department, all who realize the large
need for additional fields for our youth and adults.
• The City has been asked year after year since the renovation of Veterans' Field began when the
baseball field will be done. There are frequently nights when multiple teams aren't able to play
or practice because of lack of this size diamond in the City.
Success Factors
• The construction and usage of the fields by the Community.
Maintenance
• Veterans' Field Park is currently, and will continue to be, maintained by the City's Department of
Public Works Parks & Cemetery Division.
Project Budget
Current Budget — see attached for details
City Capital Improvements $25,000
Requested CPA Amount $45,000
$70,000
Project Timeline
Design: Winter and Spring 2013
Construction: Summer /Fall 2013
Feasibility
The project is allowed under Northampton Zoning. Conservation Commission approval as part of a
request for determination is required to figure out the exact details of erosion protection, but the
project is far enough from the wetlands that it will be approved.
Maps, Photographs
Enclosed
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Project Narrative — Veterans' Field Baseball Field Construction & Renovation
Project Location: This project will finalize the construction of the baseball field at Veterans' Field Park,
located at 88 West St. (Rte. 66) Northampton. The Park has undergone extensive renovations in the past
10 years. This includes the addition of the City's first skate park, a play scape, renovations to the parking
Iot and restroom building, a new entrance off of Rte. 66, as well as the relocation of the baseball field.
As a part of the renovation and to make room for the skate park, the baseball field was relocated. The
90' baseball diamond has not been able to be finished due to lack of funds. The need for the field is
great, as youth, High School, and adult leagues have used it in the past, and the demand is high for it.
Since the renovations, the DPW hasn't had the resources or time to do the construction of the baseball
field. Due to lack of funds, the baseball field was not able to be finished. This project would finish the
field and finally make it available to the many teams that want to play there.
Project Addresses Community Preservation Criteria:
• It will enhance the quality of life for Northampton residents.
• Receives endorsements by community groups, municipal board and department.
• Leverages additional funds.
• This project will serve a significant number of residents
• Expand the range of recreational of recreational opportunities available to Northampton
residents.
• Contributes to the positive health status of its citizens.
• Benefits recreation initiatives.
• Maximizes the utility of and already owned by Northampton.
Project Serves Community Needs
• This project will help to meet current demand for recreation facilities.
• This project will help further the mission to provide active recreation opportunities.
Long Term Preservation
• Veterans' Field is owned by the City of Northampton through its Recreation Commission.
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PROJECT APPLICATION COVER SHEET
I: Project Information
Project Title: Veterans' Field Baseball Field Renovation
Project Summary: Veterans' Field has undergone extensive renovations over the
past 10 years. This project would finish the renovation and construct the baseball
field that was relocated by installing an infield, amenities and backstops.
Estimated start date: Spring 2013 Estimated completion date: Fall 2013
CPA Program Area (check all that apply):
• Open Space • Historic Preservation
• Community Housing X Recreation
II: Applicant /Developer Information
Contact Person and or /primary applicant: Ann -Marie Moggio, Director of Recreation
Property Owner (if applicable): City of Northampton
Organization (if applicable): Northampton Recreation Department
Mailing Address: 90 Locust St., Northampton, MA 01060
Daytime phone #: 587 -1040 Fax #: 587 -1045
E -mail address & Website: amoggioPnorthamptonma.gov,
www.northamptonma.gov /recreation
III: Budget Summary
Total budget for project: $69,710
CPA funding request: $45,000
CPA request as percentage of total budget: 64%
Applicant's Signature: A rl°1 ' -Q,i�� AL :I
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