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Needham staff say Rosemary Trail, Mills fields feasible for off‑leash use; commission asks for community outreach
Summary
Town staff reported feasibility findings for off‑leash dog use and the Park & Recreation Commission agreed to coordinate community engagement, prioritizing Rosemary Trail and continuing study of Mills Fields while noting neighbor concerns about parking and field capacity.
The Park & Recreation Commission on Jan. 27 heard a staff update on studies of possible off‑leash dog areas in Needham and agreed to pursue community engagement focused first on Rosemary Trail and (only with further discussion) Mills Fields.
Katie King of the Town of Needham summarized the working group process that led to the feasibility work. She said the working group recommended pilots at Hillside Fields (large field) with Mills as an alternate, plus Rosemary Trail and a pocket‑park option. DPW and consultants…
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