Norwood Youth Soccer, Norwood Basketball Association, and Norwood Nuggets Youth Hockey have reviewed the potential impacts to our leagues and town resulting from the upcoming Prop 2 ½ override vote.  We strongly believe cuts to the DPW and Recreation Departments will affect athletic space quality and safety as well as lead to higher usage fees in the future, increasing costs for participating families.  Additionally, the lack of a high school sports program will lower the interest level in youth sports in upcoming years.  Therefore, Norwood Youth Soccer, Norwood Basketball Association, and Norwood Nuggets Youth Hockey are in favor of a Yes vote to support past, current, and future players and for the continued running of youth sports programs that are successful and financially reasonable for the families of Norwood.