Many weigh in on athletic field lighting proposal before P&Z
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The Planning and Zoning Commission heard many residents on the proposal for lights at PJ Romano and Wakeman B fields. The post Many weigh in on athletic field lighting proposal before P&Z appeared first on Westport Journal.
Jun 2, 2026 | Community , Education , Sports | 0 By Kerri Williams WESTPORT – The Planning and Zoning Commission heard from many more residents on Monday about a proposal to add lighting to two town athletic fields.
The commission continued the public hearing to June 15 as town officials work to respond to resident concerns.
While the commission has received more than 100 emails in support of the proposal to add permanent lights to PJ Romano field on Riverside Avenue and Wakeman B field on North Avenue, many of the people who spoke out Monday expressed reservations.
Concerns raised included the impact on neighbors and wildlife and even on families with children’s events scheduled later into the night. The plan was submitted by Erik Barbieri , director of Parks and Recreation for the town.
Proponents say the lights, which would include LED fixtures attached to 70-foot poles, are necessary to increase youth playing time in a town where athletics is important and field access is a big issue.
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