School Committee Approves Over $19,000 in Donations for Berns Community Field

The school committee approved 19 donations for Sam Berns Community Field of at least $50 each Monday night.

With funds, which will be used for the concession stand, total $19,455 according to Superintendent Debra Spinelli. With the donations, the school district now has about $25,000 for the stand.

Called the most important part of the field by Spinelli, the stand would come with restrooms and allow the groups using the field to raise money during events.

Giving an update on the field, Business Manager Bill Yukna said the lights have been installed and are in use. On Tuesday night, the field hockey team defeated Milford 3-1 in the first game under the lights and a youth soccer event is planned for Oct. 24.

The granite S to the right of the field is about 80 percent done according to Yukna and should be completed within the next 7-10 days. Inside the S will be a 30-foot flagpole and a memorial for Berns. A formal plaza opening is scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend to allow Berns’ classmates to visit the new addition to the field.

Anyone interested in making a contribution for the field or the concession stand can drop off a check at Foxborough High School or the Igo Administrative Building at 60 South Street. Checks should be made out to the Foxborough Public Schools with Sam Berns Community Field written in the memo.