We’re so grateful to Luis Perez Demorizi, who worked closely with us in his role as Director of Parks and Open Space in Newton, for his hard work, energy and dedication to Albemarle and the massive rebuild currently underway. His collaborative spirit, tenacity, and relationships with contractors, community and city officials were major elements of the equation that is bringing generational change to our park. And not just to Albemarle, but park projects and improvements all over the city.
He’s now going to be the new first-ever Executive Director of Franklin Park, as detailed in this moving interview in which he discusses growing up in the Bronx as an undocumented immigrant, where he built a deep appreciation for parks that inspired a lifelong commitment once he was away from them.
https://www.dotnews.com/2025/first-franklin-park-executive-director
Thank you, Luis. Your impact here in Newton will always be positive and profound!
Friends of Albemarle 