The newly resurfaced track at Old Rochester Regional High School. (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional High School) 
Track resurfacing work at Old Rochester Regional High School began April 3, and was expected to be completed June 19. The work was completed early — on June 2 — and the track has since reopened to the community. (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional High School) 
MATTAPOISETT — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that the track at Old Rochester Regional High School has reopened following the early completion of the spring resurfacing project.
Track resurfacing work began April 3. It was expected that work would be completed and the track would reopen on June 19. Due to the efficient work of the team at Cape and Islands Tennis & Track, work was completed on June 2 and the track has since reopened to the community.
“We are extremely excited about the completion of the track resurfacing project. The track looks amazing! Compared to the previous black track surface, the new red surfacing really pops and matches our school’s color scheme,” Superintendent Nelson said. “The completion of the project is a significant accomplishment that directly benefits our student-athletes and our track and field teams. Our track teams have been successful for many, many years and having a track to be proud of means a lot to our teams and our athletic department.”
The ORRHS track was closed during the spring season to students and community members while the work was ongoing. Track and field teams practiced at neighboring school districts’ facilities.
“We are grateful to the neighboring districts who allowed our student-athletes to use their track facilities during the spring season,” Old Rochester Regional High School Principal Michael Devoll said. “We are proud to be able to provide this revitalized space for our athletic teams and community.”
The previous track surface was beyond its life expectancy and was beginning to show deterioration. Through the project, the track’s surface was repaired and updated, to include a new color scheme.
“The new track surface provides safer and more modern conditions for all who use it, and our students and community members will be able to enjoy it for years to come,” Facilities Director Gene Jones said. “We greatly appreciate the efficient and high-quality work by Cape and Islands Tennis & Track.”
“I’m grateful to the town officials and the voters of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester who supported this project, which not only benefits our students, but also our school community,” Superintendent Nelson said. “The track is consistently utilized by Tri-Town community members, and rarely a day goes by that there is not an event happening on our track or someone is using it for exercise purposes.”
The district is planning a formal grand reopening event for August. Additional details about the event will be shared as they become available.
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