The day started off with the first ever official softball game at the field complex in Cheshire. ACS, in conjunction with the town of Cheshire, had been working through the fall and spring to rehabilitate a space at the field to host practices and games for the league’s players. On hand to mark the inaugural event was Cheshire Select Board Chair Michelle Francesconi, who tossed the ceremonial first pitch setting the season underway. Prior to the final contest of the day at Reid Field in Adams, newly elected Adams Select board member Howard Rosenberg was on hand to fulfil his “first official order of business” by throwing out a first pitch of his own.
Although Russell Field will not be available for the spring season, Commissioner James Fassell asked that the DPW at least consider allowing a late-season game. That is great. Even if it wishful thinking to have one game on Russell Field before the end of the varsity season, Chairman James Fassell said. A home game against Drury would be on my wishlist. The complete overhaul of the field is largely complete, however before the field can be used, the grass needs time to establish itself. DPW Director Robert Tobin said the contractor urged the town to wait until the fall before the field is used at all.