State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D‑Seymour, Beacon Falls, Derby) welcomed the State Bond Commission’s approval of funding for the softball field at Seymour High School.
“This funding is about building a new field and honoring the winning tradition of Seymour softball,” Rep. Conroy said. “Our community supports this program from little league through high school.”
The $265,000 supplemental grant-in-aid to the town of Seymour will cover costs associated with a new softball field, lights, dugouts, press box and the replacement of non-code compliant bleachers.
The new facility will be used by Seymour High School, George J. Hummel Little League and Seymour Tradition travel teams.
“The new field is a great addition to our program and the Town of Seymour,” said Seymour High School softball coach Ken Pereiras.
“We can play longer and host tournaments with this new field,” Seymour High player Raeanne Geffert said. “A flatter, cleaner field also reduces the risk of injuries. We will be able to cleanly field balls and run around securely fixed bases.”
“Seymour has one of the best softball traditions in the state and this new facility will help expand our program even further,” said George J Hummel Little League Softball Commissioner Bob Lang.
In 2014, the Bond Commission approved about $1.8 million for the school’s football field. Today’s funding brings the total grant to $2.16 million.
