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”
Category Archives: City of Newton Leadership
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”
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”
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!!
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”
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