Public hearing for pitching Hedlin’s Ballfield rezoning

For decades it has been the scene of local youth sports, most notably as a hub for little league baseball.

But now Hedlin’s Ballfield is in line for a changeup.

The nearly two-acre site – roughly 80,000 square feet – is the subject of a rezone application that would allow the public use property off Maple Avenue to be developed for residences and a park and playground area.

The Town Planning Commission will hear an initial public hearing on the rezone request as part of its 6 p.m. Dec. 15 teleconferenced meeting agenda.

The Town Council will ultimately decide the matter after revie...