Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) today was on site where work was completed on the Hopkins Field Restoration Project.

“Today, I joined Superintendent of Parks Wendy Nilsson, Deputy Superintendent of Parks Brian Byrnes, Supervisor Joe Salem, and several members of the Parks Department to see the completion of the Hopkins Field Restoration project ” stated Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “Our Parks Department is second to none, and they worked very hard to make sure that Hopkins Field was restored and will soon be available for our neighborhood athletes, young and old.”

The work performed today for the turf renovation at Hopkins Field included thatching, aerating, slice seeding, top dressing, and over-seeding the entire area. Eight members of the Parks Department worked for more than eight hours to complete this renovation.

Materials included 800 lbs. of seed and 20 yards of screened loam. In addition, tractors were used to aerate, thatch, and over-seed the field. Careful care and concept were used in this operation to ensure that the field will start to germinate in five to seven days. Please note that sprinklers are scheduled to run three times per day to keep the area moist which is necessary for seed germination.

Senior Deputy Majority Leader Narducci continued, “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Wendy, Brian, Joe, and all the members of the Parks Department for their hard work and dedication to making sure that our neighborhood parks and green spaces are so expertly cared for. We are lucky to have such dedicated individuals who are willing to give up their Saturday to make Ward 4 shine. Thank you to one and all.”