For the Love of Sports, Fix Newton’s Fields
Petition to Improve Newton's Athletic Fields
We, the undersigned, believe that athletics are integral to the well-being of our residents and that Newton’s decaying and outdated athletic fields require urgent attention after decades of under investment.
Newton needs a multi-year athletic fields improvement program to:
Rehabilitate fields in disrepair
Construct artificial turf fields
Increase maintenance to support usage levels
Configure and allocate fields based on demand (not history)
Install additional field lighting
We seek a formal commitment from the Mayor’s office, City Council and Parks, Recreation & Culture (PR&C) department to:
Allocate capital and operating funds
Commit to a multi-year plan (dates, deliverables, budget, resources)
Charge market-rate rental fees and direct them to field maintenance
Commit Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds annually
Dedicate the required resources to both deliver improvements and maintain existing fields
Your support will be shared with the City to demonstrate Newton’s broad support for athletics.
