The Grass Is Greener

To the Editor:

As a recreational jogger/walker on the high school track for the past 41 years, I must say I have never seen the football field look as great as it does today. The grass is absolutely beautiful to view and a tribute to the fine efforts of groundskeeper Joe Freebairn, whom I had the pleasure to meet just the other day. Jogging around the high school oval is a bit easier with natural, lush grass to admire.

So many times, we choose the expedient or the more cost-effective rather than the beautiful. I think we all should commend Joe for his hard work and encourage town and high school officials to consider the beautiful first and take the natural path whenever possible. We all benefit in the long run.

Dan Shea, Sr

44 Queen Street, Newtown                                          August 18, 2008