Athletic Field Committee Recommends Location of Multi-Purpose Field

The Athletic Field Committee recommended to the Mayor and Council Monday night that the David E. Owens Middle School is the location best suited to support a new multi-purpose field. This field would be a shared service between the borough and the New Milford Board of Education.

Headed by Director of Recreation and Board of Education member John Bigger, the committee was appointed by Mayor Ann Subrizi to scout areas that could support a multi-purpose sports field after Hurricane Katrina and tropical storm Lee flooded the fields and prohibited New Milford sports teams from playing early fall home games.

The committee is comprised of townspeople, Superintendent of Schools Michael Polizzi, representatives from the Board of Education, NMHS Athletic Director Joe Ricciardelli and football coaches. 

The multi-purpose field will include a soccer, football and baseball field in addition to two softball fields. 

The approximate cost of the field would be an estimated 1.5 million dollars, not including lighting and stands.

"The mayor and council will explore grants and look at creative ways to finance this that won't cost the taxpayer too much money," Subrizi said.

"We will also get public input and feedback regarding this project," she added.  

Bigger informed the mayor and council that the multi-purpose field will be turfed and drainage pipes will be installed.