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Somerset Academy turf field at Pembroke Shores Park

Summary

Somerset Academy is investing about $1.5 million to turn Field 7 at Pembroke Shores Park into an artificial turf field the whole community can use — the school's first home field in roughly 24 years. Commissioner Schwartz pressed on insurance and state turf rules, but the deal cleared 5-0.

At a glance

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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Somerset puts up about $1.5 million; the city keeps ownership and maintenance duties.

✅Who benefits

Somerset student athletes, plus neighborhood teams and residents who get shared use of a modern field.

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