These pages are intended to inform and educate Newton’s residents on the City’s Integrated Pest Management policies and procedures.  The Newton Parks & Recreation Department is planning to use herbicides on a small section of athletic fields at Burr Park, New Cold Springs and Newton Highlands during the summer of 2026.  Newton utilizes a formal Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach that outlines best practices for addressing pests. Pesticide use is part of a well-constructed IPM program that dictates when pesticide use is appropriate based on a variety of inputs including the location, intended use, degree of pest population and their impact on the utility of the asset.

IPM Policy and Procedures:

IPM Policy September 1997

IPM Procedure - Amended February 2024

IPM Committee Member List:

Kelly  Brown

Human Resources Department and Health & Safety Committee
Jay Bradley Public Buildings Department

Bob Fleming

Newton School Department, Support Services

Open Position

Board Member, Newton Conservators

Dana Hanson

Newton PTO/Newton At Large Community Liaison

Derek Mannion

Newton Parks & Recreation Department

Victor Peiroten

Newton Health Department

Barry Elliott

Representative of Newton Sports Leagues

Bruce Wenning

Neutral Chairperson