Construction has been going at an intense pace since the end of September, and one month in, Gath Pool is gone. Rubble, metal, concrete and dearly departed diving boards are being cleared out to make space for two new pools and a splash pad.
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Gath Pool Groundbreaking
On September 22, members of the Albemarle community gathered to celebrate the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. After almost 60 years of generations of swimming, learning, connection and play, the Gath pool was demolished. Speakers and guests at the groundbreaking included State Representative Kay Khan, Newton Mayor Fuller, ParksContinue reading “Gath Pool Groundbreaking”
Groundbreaking – it’s happening!
Happy 3rd Birthday Friends of Albemarle!
Dear Friends, Exciting news! Today is the 3rd anniversary of the founding of Friends of Albemarle! Let’s celebrate! DONATE TODAY and mark this milestone with an investment in the organization’s operating budget. Easy new way to donate – through our new Venmo account: @FriendsofAlbemarle – check it out here. You can send us a check or donate by credit card – details here on ourContinue reading “Happy 3rd Birthday Friends of Albemarle!”
Field Notes: Summer 2023
Dear Friends, Welcome to the summer edition of the Friends of Albemarle newsletter! The hawks are soaring, the baseballs are flying, and Gath pool is a glistening brilliant blue and doing the important work of keeping our community cool during these very hot days. (Which is increasingly rare, and precious, according to this interesting CNN article.)Continue reading “Field Notes: Summer 2023”
Flex Posts
We’ve written to the Newton Traffic Council, and published in Fig City, the following letter: The board of Friends of Albemarle wants to share some insight about the experiences of pedestrians and cyclists using the intersection of Albemarle Rd. and Crafts St. ever since the flex posts were installed in the vicinity of this intersection. We haveContinue reading “Flex Posts”
FIREWORKS!!
It was a warm, clear-ish July 4th evening after an afternoon of heavy rain, and thousands gathered to watch a spectacular fireworks show at Albemarle!
Accident Gallery
This image gallery shows what we residents see day after day at Albemarle. Crashes and car parts scattered around the intersections of Crafts and Albemarle, and North and Crafts. These are three different accidents photographed by members of Friends of Albemarle. They usually happen during the day, on weekdays. Over the past year, many peopleContinue reading “Accident Gallery”
The NEW 20MPH Safety Zone…Have you seen these beauties?
Did you see the new 20 MPH Safety Zone signs up around Albemarle? Safety is a great look for our park. The new rules are in large thanks to you (and also thank you to our Traffic Council for approving them). Thank you petition signers!!
Annual Meeting Notice
Dear Friends, Amid SO MUCH AMAZING NEWS for Albemarle – new pool, fields, trees, traffic calming, and more – we’re going to briefly pause our happy dance and hold our annual meeting. Everyone is welcome to join us on Saturday, June 3 from 11-12 at the Field House (there’s even good news about the Field House!). Rain or shine. WeContinue reading “Annual Meeting Notice”
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