New England Sports Field Management Association | Spring 2025
This issue spotlights NE-SFMA member Mike Malvoso. Also covers cultural practices for athletic fields as well as salt in soil and much more !
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President’s MessageNE-SFMA News
Don’t miss this terrific opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and learn about exciting new opportunities for NE-SFMA and its members in 2025!
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Save the date for the synthetic turf seminar on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 during the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference.
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Members enjoyed an exclusive tour of The TRACK at New Balance’s state-of-the-art facility in Boston, led by General Manager Jay Rourke, followed by NE-SFMA’s annual meeting and lunch.
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Read our Q & A with NE-SFMA member Michael Malvoso – Assistant Superintendent – Parks and Forestry with the Town of Needham, Massachusetts.
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Turfgrass fertilization is one of the most important cultural practices needed to maintain a healthy, dense stand of turf.
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By Arthur Siller | UMass Extension Soil Health Educator
It can be a little confusing to understand exactly what is meant by salt in soil. We use the same word – salt – to describe both salinity and sodicity. This makes it important to understand the terminology.
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Two of the more common smartphone apps used for weed identification (Pl@ntnet and iNaturalist) are explored.
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By Arthur Eddy, ASLA, LEED AP | CEO of RePlay Maintenance in Rumford, RI
Long-term performance of synthetic turf largely hinges on one critical factor: consistency in maintenance.
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Time management is a crucial skill for turfgrass managers, who often juggle multiple responsibilities throughout the day.
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