Greenfield Prepares to Break Ground on New Bocce Courts

GREENFIELD— The City of Greenfield is pleased to announce that it has awarded the construction contract for Bocce Courts IFB 24-20 to Clark and Sons, Inc., from Chicopee, Mass.

The construction project at Gerrett Street near Beacon Park includes two bocce courts, various site work, concrete sidewalks and viewing areas, landscaping, benches, a parking area, water fountains and ADA (American Disability Act) improvements near the baseball field and tennis courts.
The company plans to mobilize the week of April 15 with a project completion deadline of June 30 Construction will begin around 7:30 AM each weekday, weather permitting.

This project is funded through multiple sources including Community Preservation Act monies, capital expenses, and Disability Access Funding. The contract award was $112,100.

“We are delighted to break ground on this project and build Franklin County’s first bocce courts,” says Christy Moore, Recreation Director. “Bocce ball is another way for members of our community to connect with each other; where strangers can become friends.”

Any questions, contact the Greenfield Recreation Department at (413)772-1553 or Matt Conway, Communications Director at (413) 244-0007 or via email at matthew.conway@greenfield-ma.gov