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COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
MARCH 5, 2009
Littleton Track Organization
www.littletontrack.org
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Track Construction in 1979
Track Committee Booster Club and other residents
Funding $110,000 Debt Exclusion at May 1979 town meeting
$26,000 at September 1979 town meetingTrack Facility on School Property by MS and HS
Construction began October 1979, ready for springtrack season Typical life expectancy 12-15 years
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Economic Climate of 1979
Headlines from theLittleton Independent
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Report of the School Committee, 1979
We are grateful also to the Track Committee composed of Booster
Club Members and other citizens who, on their own initiative, had
plans drawn up, researched sites, held numerous meetings and by
May were ready with a town meeting article proposing a trackfacility. The result is that we now have abeautiful new track
facilitywhich will be ready for this spring track season. I would
like to emphasize that the track belongs to the town and all
joggers and runners are welcome to use it.
Richard E. Desjarlais, Superintendent of Schools
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Current Uses
Littleton residents Running, jogging, walking
All ages
High School / Middle School Track Team Outdoor track
Recent addition of indoor track and cross-country club
Daily practices
Hosting meetsPhysical education classes
Park and Recreation
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Current Track
Built in 1979 at a cost of $136,000, next to MS and HS
Buildings.Surface: Rubberized Asphalt over Asphalt Base Typical for track surfaces of that era, but has limited ability for repairs.
Rarely used for new tracks after mid-1980s Typical expected lifespan of 12 to 15 years (1991 to 1994)
Track Replacement Costs outside scope of Littleton High School construction (2001) Littleton Middle School construction (2006)
Track on Capital Plan for SC
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Current Track Condition
Large CracksNumerous Breaks
Uneven Surfaces
Field event areasextremely deteriorated
Lane markings notvisible in places
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Current Track Condition
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Current Track Condition
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Current Track Condition
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Current Track Condition
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Current Track Condition
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Current Track Condition
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Current Track Condition
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Current Track Condition
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Current Track Condition
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Littleton Track / Newly Built Track
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Littleton Track / Newly Built Track
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Littleton Track / Newly Built Track
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Littleton Track / Newly Built Track
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Issues Resulting From Current Condition
Safety and Liability Safety issues for town residents who use the track Safety issues for athletes training and competing Increasing risk of injuries
School Track Programs disadvantaged Athletes competitive performances are hindered by conditions Athletes daily practices are hindered by conditions ADs and coaches do not want their teams to compete at Littleton For years, home meets transferred to other locations - greater cost
for LittletonTown citizens lose the enjoyment of having access to a
quality facility for fitness and recreation
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LTO Working Towards a Solution
Interested citizens School Department
o School Committeeo Business Managero Athletic Directoro Track Coaches
Board of Selectmen Finance Committee Permanent Municipal Building Committee Park & Recreation Community Preservation Committee Open Space & Recreation Plan Implementation Committee LYSA Council on Aging Firms specializing in track and field projects
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Feasibility Study
Phase 1. Background Investigation, Site Evaluationand Survey Survey, Geotechnical Investigation, Wetlands Delineation,
Utilities Investigation
Phase 2. Program Development Establish uses, functional requirements, needs and priorities
based upon meetings with Littleton stakeholders
Phase 3. Schematic Design and Preliminary Cost
Estimates. Prepare 2 to 3 alternative layouts for facilities.
Planning for current use and future enhancements.
Preliminary and final cost estimates for construction phase.
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May Town Meeting
Petition Article for Town Meeting Warrant for$20,000 to fund study for a track and field facility.
PMBC will be expending money.
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Upcoming Presentation
Planning and Design of Track and Field FacilitiesWilliam J. Seymour, P.E.Director, Civil Engineering GroupGale Associates, Inc.
Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 7:00 pmKiva Room at Littleton High School
Track and Field design is a specialty of GaleAssociates, Inc.
Leader in Massachusetts publicly bid track and field projects Over three dozen projects in past three years for secondary
schools and colleges
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Thank You
Questions and Comments
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