By Ernst Lamothe Jr.
December 9th, 2007
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle

With a growing population and an active youth sports system, the town of Webster needs more playing fields to accommodate the demand. To help meet that demand, $1.5 million in state funding will be used to construct a new, lighted youth athletic facility in the town.

The multi-sport complex off Basket Road will be used for baseball, football, soccer and lacrosse.

In addition, the Webster Athletic Association received a $25,000 state grant to build two new Little League baseball fields at Empire Park, serving more than 600 children ages 7 through 12.

"I drove around Webster one day with Supervisor Ron Nesbitt and it was difficult to find many venues for kids," State Sen. Michael Nozzolio, R-Fayette, Seneca County, said at a news conference Saturday at Webster Town Hall to announce the grant.

"The life lessons learned on the field — hard work, dedication, and commitment — will serve today's youth as they become tomorrow's community leaders," he said.

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