Tonawanda District may open track for public use
By Jessica Bagley, Tonawanda News, North Tonawanda, N.Y. | |
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During the discussion at Tuesday night's board meeting,
"There's no way to protect your kids being on the bleachers and injuring themselves, short of not allowing the public in there," the district's attorney
But legally, injured residents would have to prove that the district's failure to maintain the stadium led to the accident, Trapp said. Other officials noted that the district does have insurance coverage for such incidents.
Stuart and other members also voiced their concerns that residents would damage the new stadium, which was completed in August as part of the district's nearly
Representatives from
"I do keep an eye on it," he said.
The track would have limited hours due to physical education classes and sports, and would likely be open in the mornings on the weekend. Expanded hours could be implemented during the summer until fall athletes begin practicing in August.
Restrooms would be open for residents, but all other facilities would be locked up and inaccessible, Maziarz said. Signs would also be put up, warning residents of the track's rules.
Board members said they will continue to discuss the issue at future meetings.
"I guess we should give it a try. I like the idea, but I think there are a lot of risks," Board member
The board also discussed allocating
Residents would pay
"We'll see how much traffic we generate, and we may have to expand those hours," Superintendent
The board had discussed taking the
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