Thursday, February 7, 2013
North Canton residents took to Facebook and the comments section after a blogger said that North Canton is under attack.
A decision hasn't been made on lighting at the North Canton Little League fields — but some residents have voiced their opinions on what ideas deserve to win. Twenty-two people spoke at North Canton's public hearing regarding proposed overhead lights, and of those 22 people, 11 were for and 11 were against the addition of the lights. Then, Chuck Osborne put in his two cents in a Patch blog entitled North Canton Neighborhoods are Under Attack! Osborne believes "The proposed expansion of the activities conducted by the North Canton Little League is an intrusion on the peace and serenity of a neighborhood that can start the decline of a neighborhood." (Read his full blog post here.) And just like the public hearing — comments for and …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Several residents who live near the North Canton Little League fields spoke out against the possible addition of overhead lights at the city council meeting Monday night
Let there be light? Residents living near the North Canton Little League fields aren't so sure about that one. When North Canton City Council announced it would consider a change to the league's lease agreement, allowing overhead lights so athletes could play at night, residents were ready to share their concerns. At its Monday night meeting, council heard from several residents who just didn't think it was a good idea. They said nighttime play would increase the number of cars in the parking lot, which fills quickly, causing people to park illegally in the neighborhoods and walk to the ball fields. It would also mean they would hear the loud speaker after dark. Another concern — this one from nearby resident Dell Pucci — was that the …
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
North Canton City Council members talked about adding lights to one Little League field as well as moving the outfield fence back
North Canton Little League fields could see some improvements this year. At Monday night's meeting, city council discussed an addendum to the Little League Lease agreement that would add new lights to one of the fields and move the field's outfield fence back. Council President Jon Snyder said Field No. 8, at the ballpark near Washington Square on East Maple, is used frequently by high school athletes who can hit the ball over the fence much easier than younger players. Those athletes also would like lighting so they can practice later in the year, when days are shorter. All improvements would be paid for through the Little League, Snyder said. He said lighting has been a concern with residents before because they fear it may become a …
Brian Touchette
11:01 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013
I say put the lights up. I know where some free poles could be had. more ›