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Pub ublic lic Fo Forum um on n Nat atur ural al and and Synt nthetic ic Tur urf Field Field Systems s

Ma March ch 14, 20 14, 2018

Way ayland land

Massachusetts

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West ston & & Sa Sampso son

(Gene Bolinger, Michael Moonan, Marie Rudiman)

Public Forum on Natural and Synthetic Turf Systems

Meet eeting A ng Agen genda

1. High School + Loker Project Update 2. Preliminary Design Plans - High School | Loker Conservation and Recreation Area 3. Synthetic Turf Field is Recommended | Why Synthetic Turf? 4. Synthetic Turf System Components 5. Synthetic Turf Infill Options 6. Concerns About Synthetic Turf Systems 7. Toxicology of Synthetic Turf Systems 8. Summary | Open Discussion | Q+A

High S gh School hool + + Loker er Pro rojec ect Up t Upda date te

1. Fall 2017 Town Meeting design funds authorized (2 phases at High School + multi-use synthetic turf at Loker) 2. Design process has commenced 3. Regular PMBC meetings 4. Public Meeting held 5. Public input received 6. Designs will respond to resident concerns 7. April 2nd Town Meeting | Warrant Articles 8. If YES, design and permitting efforts continue 9. Additional opportunities for public input

Why Synthetic Turf? Wayl ayland nd H High S gh Schoo

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Phase hase 1 1 P Prelimin liminar ary D y Design P sign Plan lan – In Pro In Progress

Why Synthetic Turf? Loker er Conser nservati tion + n + Rec ecreati reation A

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Why a y a Synth ntheti etic T Turf urf F Fiel eld?

Pro’s + s + Co Cons s for Na Natural Tu Turf F Fields: s:

• Initial cost - cheaper to construct and replace/re-sod
• Playability can be limited by weather
• Higher maintenance costs
• Limited playing time - it is recommended that use of high

performance fields be limited to 400-600 hours per year

• Native soils may contain elevated levels of various metals,

carcinogens, etc.

• Environmental impacts related to improper maintenance
• Requires irrigation for proper turf maintenance

Why a y a Synth ntheti etic T Turf urf F Fiel eld?

Pro’s + s + Co Cons s for Sy Synthetic Tu Turf F Fields: s:

• More Playing Time - Can support higher intensity of use and can

extend the playing season

• Less intensive maintenance program
• Conserves water
• Fewer Injuries due to even playing surface and consistent G-max

performance

• Higher Initial Cost - More expensive to build, repair and replace
• Potential heat hazards

High S gh School hool - Why S y Synth ntheti etic T Turf urf?

1. Consistent with multiple planning initiatives 2. Precedent well established 3. System has performed well 4. Supports heavy use 5. Reduces burden on other field assets 6. Without, shifts use to other over burdened fields 7. Limited renovation options for several other High School field facilities 8. A pledge to manage + monitor the installation 9. Materials can be recycled

Why Synthetic Turf? High S gh School hool F Fiel eld Usage Usage

Hours of Usage + Performance

Why Synthetic Turf? Nei eighb ghbori ring C ng Comm mmuni niti ties es w with S th Synth ntheti etic T Tur urf F Fiel elds

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Leagu eague M e Members embers W With S h Synth ntheti etic T Turf urf F Field(s (s)

Why Synthetic Turf? Synth ntheti etic T Tur urf S System stem C Comp mponent nents

Rubber | Plastic Natural | Organic Minerals/Coated Minerals

Wide use, best performance + resiliency Organic Longest life before replacement Some recycled Prone to migrating, more maintenance Less resiliency, harder surface Perception of toxicity Requires shock pad, higher cost Requires shock pad, higher cost Heavy metals in trace amounts, not releasable Moisture required to retain resiliency, can freeze Can be abrasive Shock pad required with some products May contain pesticides, heavy metals in trace amounts that are releasable

Synth ntheti etic T Tur urf F Fiel eld I Infill Op Options

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Synth ntheti etic T Tur urf F Fiel eld I Infill Op Options

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Concerns erns A Abou bout S t Synth ntheti etic T Tur urf S Systems ms

1. Infill Composition 2. Heat 3. Bacteria 4. Injury Prevalence and Abrasive Qualities 5. Maintenance 6. Infill / Fiber Migration

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Toxicology of Synthetic Turf Systems

Compar arison t to Applicab cable le S Stand andar ards

Toxicology of Synthetic Turf Systems

Compar arison t to Soil il B Back ackgr ground nd

Toxicology of Synthetic Turf Systems

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Exposure/Negligible Exposure – Residential Receptor – Age 1 through 31 years – 30 year exposure

Evalu valuation T n Through R Ris isk As Assessment nt

Toxicology of Synthetic Turf Systems

• Maximum detected concentrations were used
• Subchronic exposure (1 yr old) 2 days/wk/30 weeks
• Chronic exposure 3 days/wk/30 weeks
• Exposure through ingestion and dermal contact
• Ingest 100 mg/kg crumb rubber on each day of exposure
• Crumb rubber sticking to face, forearms, hands, lower legs

and feet

• Assumes crumb rubber can be ingested like soil and

adheres to skin like soil. Reality: far less exposure!

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Toxicology of Synthetic Turf Systems

Summa mmary | Op Open en Di Disc scus ussion

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Q + A

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