By Lucas Greifzu – Sports Editor

Recently the Milford City Board of Education finalized a plan to improve the athletic facilities at both of the high schools in Milford. At Jonathan Law, this means that the old grass baseball and softball fields, as well as the surrounding structures are receiving an upgrade. Advocate Sports Editor Lucas Greifzu interviewed Law’s athletic director Mr. Sarullo about how the project is going so far.

Lucas Greifzu: What is the project that is happening over at the baseball and softball field right now?

Mr. Sarullo: Our baseball and softball field are going through a multi-million dollar upgrade as we transition to an all turf complex. In addition to baseball and softball, the outfields will have lines to allow for lacrosse, soccer and football to practice and play sub-varsity games.

LG: What are some recent updates that have happened in the project?

MS: Most recently, the base structures for our batting cages, bullpens and protective netting have been installed. The drainage stone is now being spread through the entire area in preparation for the turf to be delivered over the next few weeks.

LG: Why was this project undertaken in the first place?

MS: The City and Board of Education worked together to develop an Athletic Facility Improvement Plan at both high schools. Through this, both high schools are installing new turf fields to ensure that our student-athletes have the best facilities to play on. Special thanks goes to Mayor Blake, Dr. Cutaia, the Board of Education and Dr. Thompson for their support on these projects.

LG: Are there any upgrades that will be happening to the surrounding structures (dugouts, batting cages, etc)?

MS: Basically, the entire facility will be brand new except for the softball dugouts, and that is because they are relatively new and still in tremendous condition. Other than that, every item in that complex will be brand new.

LG: When is the project scheduled to be finished?

MS: Ideally, the entire project will be finished by the end of November, but accounting for some bad weather days as we move later in the fall, the goal is to have it completed by the end of 2020.