A $1 million-plus project to renovate and modernize the Newton Recreation Center has been finished. The completion of the renovation of that facility comes as plans to add a competing YMCA continue to move forward as a $5 million fundraising campaign nears completion. Those involved say the need to update the Newton Rec Center was needed, regardless of what happens with the YMCA, because of the deteriorating condition of the building. The facility, located at 415 S. Poplar in Newton, had its…
