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Danbury High School Debuts New Track
The new track replaces the rapidly deteriorating original, set down in 2002, when the facility was constructed.
DANBURY, CT — The Hatters now have a track worthy of their record.
Danbury High School unveiled its new eight-lane track around Crotty Field at Clapboard Ridge on Friday, a project begun this past summer.
The new track replaces the rapidly deteriorating original, set down in 2002, when the facility was constructed.
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The Hatters boast one of Connecticut's finest track and field programs, in addition to hosting some high-profile meets. Both boys and girls teams are defending Class LL and State Open champs, and the school is home to the FCIAC championships, O'Grady Relays and Danbury Dream Invitational.
Mayor Mark Boughton managed to tweet out some aerial appreciation for the track's inauguration:
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Great drone shot of the new DHS Track. Spectacular! Special thanks to Principal Donovan in keeping all of the moving pieces together. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #HatterPride https://t.co/ieHJiG0vQa pic.twitter.com/uGYOYBJqMQ
— Mayor Mark Boughton (@MayorMark) November 8, 2019
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