City of Newton Leadership – Page 3

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”

But Does Back-In Parking Work on a Busy May Weeknight?

Back-in parking has been very successful at Albemarle during the day when regulars and school employees use it, but what happens when non-local users arrive for games and practices during the weeknight? We didn’t know what it would be like (and we even sent this email out to all permit holders at Albemarle to makeContinue reading “But Does Back-In Parking Work on a Busy May Weeknight?”

In Support of Planned Synthetic Turf Fields at North and Albemarle

Dear Newton City Council, Having invested our time and energy into supporting safe and accessible community use of Albemarle over the past few years, we, the board of Friends of Albemarle, are writing to encourage you to please push forward with planned synthetic turf fields at both North and Albemarle. This letter is intended to represent the opinionContinue reading “In Support of Planned Synthetic Turf Fields at North and Albemarle”

In Support of the Back-In Parking at Albemarle

To the Newton City Council and Mayor Fuller, We’re writing to celebrate and praise the new back-in parking format and painted bike lane for Albemarle. It is safer than it has ever been.The new signage is abundantly clear, the stripes are visible and usefully placed, and we are observing nearly 100% compliance. On both weekendContinue reading “In Support of the Back-In Parking at Albemarle”

Field Notes: Fall 2023 Newsletter

Dear Friends, A short check-in to wish everyone happy fall days and long walks in the woods, whether they are Avery Woods or otherwise. Albemarle is still in full swing for a range of sports, although athletes, walkers, students and everyone else are occasionally reshuffling to support the construction of the new Gath Pool. Gath PoolContinue reading “Field Notes: Fall 2023 Newsletter”

Ward 2 Candidates Weigh In

Question sent to both candidates: As a ward 2 city councilor, what is your vision for the future of Albemarle and its role in our community? Candidate David Micley replied: I am grateful to the Friends of Albemarle for your fierce advocacy for Albemarle Park, a vital community resource for Ward 2 and the entireContinue reading “Ward 2 Candidates Weigh In”

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!

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”