Memorial Park Turf Project Enters Design Phase
October 19, 2026 • The total construction cost is estimated at $626,000, with more than half to be covered by a potential donation. The Needham...
Renovated Softball Fields, Tennis Court Celebrated at Ribbon-Cuttings
October 1, 2026 • The ribbon-cuttings, rescheduled from early June, officially commemorated the community additions. Town employees and local officials gathered at Claxton Field and...
Baseball Groups Voice Concern About Loss of Warner Field
August 10, 2026 • Warner Field is set to go offline in March 2028. Warner Field, one of Needham's three 90-foot baseball diamonds, is expected...
Proposed Field Use Complicates Pollard Picture
July 23, 2026 • A planned vote to place a tax override ballot question on the November 2026 ballot was put on hold as the...
Gerstel to Resign from Park and Rec
June 17, 2026 • The commission, which met Monday night, appointed a new chair after Chris Gerstel indicated he plans to leave “effective immediately.” The...
Park and Rec Commission Chair Accused of Stealing Funds From Local Little League
June 5, 2026 • Chris Gerstel, who formerly served on the Needham Baseball & Softball board of directors, is charged with allegedly defrauding the Little...