Dear Friends, Welcome to the Fall Edition of your Friends of Albemarle newsletter! We hope this finds you reflective of the season and thankful for the community we have. We certainly are. Thanks for being a good friend in 2024! Our hard work together has paid off. After an incredible season for the new $10Continue reading “Field Notes: Friends of Albemarle Fall 2024”
Category Archives: City Planning
On Foot in the Red Zone
The City of Newton has developed an extensive 2024 Traffic Calming Report which makes clear both that a.) our community has some work to do when it comes to Newton becoming a safe place to live, work, walk, bike, and get to school and b.) that pedestrians are in the same place where the mostContinue reading “On Foot in the Red Zone”
Bike visuals added to bike lanes and sharrows painted on Albemarle!
We were excited to see the recent installation of the visuals in the bike lane on Albemarle. And even new sharrows painted on the road where it gets closer to the river! Thanks Newton DPW! It means a lot to the cyclists and pedestrians of this city and enriches our area.
Voices Needed for Synthetic Turf at Albemarle
The city has planned and budgeted to install a new synthetic turf field on Albemarle, but it’s at risk of not happening – despite being approved by the mayor, the Newton City Council, Newton Parks & Rec Commission, Newton Public Schools, and more. Why? A small group of people, some of whom may not be Newton residentsContinue reading “Voices Needed for Synthetic Turf at Albemarle”
Back-In Parking: Summer Edition
Back-In parking at Albemarle continues with striking success. Compliance is either 100% or close to it. Different hours, days and seasons have not significantly disrupted the new parking approach. The street is now far safer for everyone, whether biking, driving, crossing to the brook or getting dropped off for camp, play, sports, walking, etc.
Gath Opening Celebration!
Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture has arranged a fun-filled four hours this coming Saturday to celebrate the splash pad and new pools. Come join your community in celebrating our work together and this beautiful treasure for generations!
To the Newton Conservation Commission,
To the Newton Conservation Commission, Thank you for considering the improvement of Albemarle fields during your meeting on Monday, July 8th. As the board of Friends of Albemarle, a certified 501(c)3 with more than 500 members including a majority of City Council and two state representatives, we want to ensure that you’re aware of our unanimous support for installing 2Continue reading “To the Newton Conservation Commission,”
The Pool is Calling!
Come jump in! It’s huge and gorgeous and incredibly fun! Opening day on June 24 was a real joy. As will be this entire glorious summer of swimming, splashing, walking and connecting. Check out this great video by Building Commissioner Josh Morse about the redevelopment of Gath!
T – One Week
It’s happening!! It’s really happening! Next Monday, June 24 at 4pm, Mayor Fuller will meet us all on the steps of Gath to celebrate the opening of the new pool complex. We will swim at this gorgeous new pool, and then…get this…anyone who wants to stay, CAN STAY when Bluefish starts practice at 5pm, because…weContinue reading “T – One Week”
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”
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