Commission defers full baseball diamond renovation at Spalding Field
Recreation Commission reshapes Spalding Field project, hires summer program co-director. The Commission voted unanimously to defer a full baseball diamond renovation at Spalding Field and focus instead on backstop and batting cage work, citing low demand for a 90-foot diamond. Member Scott Jamison
Recreation Commission · Meeting of June 4, 2026
CARLISLE — Recreation Commission reshapes Spalding Field project, hires summer program co-director. The Commission voted unanimously to defer a full baseball diamond renovation at Spalding Field and focus instead on backstop and batting cage work, citing low demand for a 90-foot diamond. Member Scott Jamison resigned after five years of service to focus on his new role as School Committee Chair; Megan Ericson was unanimously recommended to fill his seat through June 2027.
Director Holly A. Mansfield will seek quotes for additional Spalding Field repairs including mound leveling. Jean LaBelle-Pierce was hired as Co-Director of Summer Fun.
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Source: the Recreation Commission meeting of June 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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