Dossier
Ahern Field
Coverage of Ahern Field in the Nexus archive.
- A Cambridge turf battle offers broader lessons
Following local resistance over public process issues, Cambridge officials reversed their planned installation of artificial turf at Ahern Field in East Cambridge. The debate exposed a broader problem: residents are often forced to act as researchers and oversight bodies to ensure government decisions are taken seriously. Over 2,000 signed a petition citing concerns about safety, stormwater runoff, and community access, leading the city council to question the initial decision.