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”
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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”
Coming Up Roses
Dear Friends, Happy Spring! There is so much good news at Albemarle that I’ve decided to write this newsletter entirely in lists. The lists are organized by the following categories: 1. Pool 2. Traffic 3. Fields 1. Pool Fantastic progress on the pools! Anyone else ever been told that this would never happen? It’s happening.Continue reading “Coming Up Roses”
An Exciting Tour
Newton Director of Parks and Open Space Luis Perez Demorizi giving a walking tour to FoA Board Members Jacqueline Freeman and Megan Anapolle – and making us all very happy to hear that the chainlink fence would be replaced with naturalized plantings.
Our Support for the Traffic Calming Plan
We want to express our strong support for the Traffic Calming plan, which has received significant public input during the development period over the last few years, including from our organization. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit, Friends of Albemarle, launched in January 2021 and represents all 8 wards of the city. We collaborate closely with Newton cityContinue reading “Our Support for the Traffic Calming Plan”
What’s the Deal with Synthetic Turf?
We sometimes get asked if we have concerns about placing a single synthetic turf field in one particular location at Albemarle, along Crafts St. We don’t. Note that “we” in this case describes the Board, and includes many, but not all, members of the Friends of Albemarle. This is an issue which has two reasonableContinue reading “What’s the Deal with Synthetic Turf?”
Tracks
Today, Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture painted the track lines on Albemarle field. About an hour later, Day Middle School track club came out for their first practice of the season. Go Dragons!
Traffic Meeting – Monday 4/3 – 6pm
Dear Friends, Great news – Newton’s Traffic Council approved a 20 MPH Safety Zone around Albemarle last week. This is a first step toward safer movement for everyone in the area. THANK YOU, Friends of Albemarle, for taking action and signing the petition! Next Monday Meeting Update: Traffic Calming at Albemarle There’s an online meeting this Monday and weContinue reading “Traffic Meeting – Monday 4/3 – 6pm”
Letter From Youth Sports Leader: About Turf
City Councilors, I will be attending the public hearing of the Programs and Services Committee tomorrow night to learn more about the citizen petition to enact a moratorium on turf fields in Newton. As a resident, father of three children, and a director of a youth sports program in the City, I am firmly againstContinue reading “Letter From Youth Sports Leader: About Turf”
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