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”
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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”
Make It Safer: A Petition
Dear Mayor Fuller, What is the responsibility of a community to address an intersection that the state recognizes as a “High-Crash Cluster”? The posts, bridges and signs at Albemarle/Crafts tell the story of that designation, as they lie broken, flattened and splintered by cars unable to proceed safely through—and yet this cluster is part andContinue reading “Make It Safer: A Petition”
Letter in Support of Gath Pool Funding
To the Community Preservation Committee, We’re excited about the progress that is being made on renovating Gath Pool. We advocate for moving forward rapidly with investment into this citywide asset and community resource that impacts all of Newton. We appreciate the work and effort taken thus far and look forward to investing time and energyContinue reading “Letter in Support of Gath Pool Funding”
More than a fender-bender
There’s so much exciting progress happening at Albemarle that it seems like a shame to spend time publicizing the cars that crash into it, but if we can’t improve the traffic situation, we will never be able to enjoy the pool, forest, fields or playgrounds. Here’s the scene from Wednesday February 8 on North streetContinue reading “More than a fender-bender”
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