Chemical-Use Signs to Go Up at Fields
Barrington Town Manager Peter DeAngelis Jr. is working with the Conservation Commission to attach signs that explain the treatment of the town's playing fields with synthetic fertilizers.
Expect to see metal signs in a few weeks at all of Barrington’s playing fields that describe the synthetic fertilizers used on them and when the chemicals are applied. The signs will attempt to make parents aware of the chemicals used on the fields by the Department of Public Works. The signs are part of a proposal by the Conservation Commission to begin treating all of the town’s playing fields with organic pesticides and herbicides that has been titled Barrington Environmentally Safe Turf (BEST). “I’m very happy,” said Cynthia Fuller, chair of the Conservation Commission. “It’s a positive thing. I would have liked to see a move to use less chemicals. But as long as people are informed and they are made aware, they can make their own …
Manifold Witness
7:39 am on Friday, September 14, 2012
So the school gym classes won't be using the fields anymore? When will the schools be sending home "informed consent" forms with full disclosure on the chemicals used? Some parents care enough to opt out of having their children access the chemical-laden lawns. Thank you. more ›