The pool is busy. From adult swim to beginner lessons to swim meets to long afternoons on the chaise lounges talking to friends, the new pool offers a chance to connect, cool down, work out, and take in the sky. We couldn’t be happier to see it happening.
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Back-In Parking: Summer Edition
Back-In parking at Albemarle continues with striking success. Compliance is either 100% or close to it. Different hours, days and seasons have not significantly disrupted the new parking approach. The street is now far safer for everyone, whether biking, driving, crossing to the brook or getting dropped off for camp, play, sports, walking, etc.
Gath Opening Celebration!
Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture has arranged a fun-filled four hours this coming Saturday to celebrate the splash pad and new pools. Come join your community in celebrating our work together and this beautiful treasure for generations!
Spectacular 4th!
A memorable, colorful, powerful celebration of the 4th at Albemarle last night! Oh, and did I mention it was fun?
To the Newton Conservation Commission,
To the Newton Conservation Commission, Thank you for considering the improvement of Albemarle fields during your meeting on Monday, July 8th. As the board of Friends of Albemarle, a certified 501(c)3 with more than 500 members including a majority of City Council and two state representatives, we want to ensure that you’re aware of our unanimous support for installing 2Continue reading “To the Newton Conservation Commission,”
The Pool is Calling!
Come jump in! It’s huge and gorgeous and incredibly fun! Opening day on June 24 was a real joy. As will be this entire glorious summer of swimming, splashing, walking and connecting. Check out this great video by Building Commissioner Josh Morse about the redevelopment of Gath!
T – One Week
It’s happening!! It’s really happening! Next Monday, June 24 at 4pm, Mayor Fuller will meet us all on the steps of Gath to celebrate the opening of the new pool complex. We will swim at this gorgeous new pool, and then…get this…anyone who wants to stay, CAN STAY when Bluefish starts practice at 5pm, because…weContinue reading “T – One Week”
Gath Pool Project: The Experience
Newton Building Commissioner Joshua Morse created a great presentation to share an insider’s view of the rapid transformation of Gath Pool from Sept 2023 – May 2024. We love it and are excited to share it! Click the below download button to get the PDF. *Check out his public FB page for even more up-to-dateContinue reading “Gath Pool Project: The Experience”
Into the Final Lap
Building Commissioner Josh Morse has been posting some fantastic pictures of the pool construction and shared them with us for posting here. The pool remains on schedule, with an opening date scheduled for June and the upcoming timeline here: 5/20 – Pool tile, waterline install, pool deck pours, ramps & stairs 5/28 – Pool plaster,Continue reading “Into the Final Lap”
Notice to all Albemarle Road Users
At the beginning of the spring sports season, we asked the permitting office to please send the below notice to everyone using Albemarle. So far, so great! *** It’s the spring sports season! More drivers will be coming to Albemarle Road to play at Albemarle and Fessenden. This road has NEW RULES that all driversContinue reading “Notice to all Albemarle Road Users”
Friends of Albemarle 