Newton has seen an increase in participation for youth sports offered by the city’s recreation department.
In fact, the increase in participation for sports like basketball and soccer is so great that the city is scrambling to find places for practice and games.
Meanwhile, the city’s recreation department staff is also facing ever-increasing expenses for the Newton swimming pool, which city council voted to open in 2012.
More details in The O-N-E’s Thursday print and online edition at www.observernewsonline.com.
