Bloomfield DPW Workers Visit Mets' Citi Field

Kenny Twesten and Chris Dinkin have now been trained by the some of the best in the game… the grounds crew of the New York Mets.

On June 10, 2015, the two Bloomfield Department of Public Works and Parks employees attended a free ground maintenance clinic at CitiField in Queens, NY, prior to that night’s game.

Schooled by official grounds crew staff, Twesten and Dinkin joined 50 other representatives of various Tri-State municipalities, schools and sports teams.

The participants gained hands-on training in grounds maintenance, including:

• Infield and pitcher’s mound maintenance
• Grass cutting
• Care of field equipment

The clinic was filmed and shown during that night’s game against the San Francisco Giants.

“The Mets organization treated us very well and we picked up some useful tips to improve our ball field operation,” Dinkin said.

“The [Bloomfield] grounds department strives to provide safe and well maintained fields for our residents and visitors alike to enjoy,” Mayor Michael Venezia stated in a release. “I’m sure that Chris and Kenny gained valuable knowledge that will enhance our athletic fields and their ability to maintain them.”

Photo courtesy of The Township of Bloomfield

Pictured above: From left, Chris Dinkin and Kenny Twesten